ÖSV Eagles Celebrate Double Victory in Engelberg

ÖSV Eagles Celebrate Double Victory in Engelberg

Originally published in Krone on December 21, 2024

ÖSV Eagles Celebrate Double Victory in Engelberg

Jan Hörl and Daniel Tschofenig, competing in Engelberg, have completed a stunning one-two finish at the Ski Jumping World Cup. Hörl secured the victory with a total leap of 138.5 meters in the finals, beating his teammate Tschofenig, who jumped 135.5 meters. This victory marked a significant day for the Austrian Ski Federation as they successfully made headway in the overall standings against Germany's Pius Paschke, who performed poorly in this round.

At the World Cup event, there was an exciting atmosphere surrounding the ÖSV ski jumpers as they prepared for the upcoming Four Hills Tournament. Hörl reflected on his successful history at Engelberg, noting his previous podium finish here, while Tschofenig expressed confidence in his performance despite finishing second. With this event, both athletes amplified their standings in the World Cup race, with Hörl moving closer to the leading positions held by Paschke.