Ski Jumping World Championships: Jan Hörl, Nine-Time Runner-Up, but Ready for Gold

Jan Hörl is fired up for the World Championships. With 13 podium finishes this season—an all‐time high in the World Cup—it might seem that the ski jumper has signed up for a subscription to second places. The 26‐year‐old explained, “No matter how I jump, there’s always one ahead of me. I’m still proud because it shows that I have been consistently good this winter.”

The article highlights Hörl’s current standing in the season and his strong potential at the two World Championship venues in Norway. While the string of near-misses has been frustrating, his steady performance suggests he is mature enough to seize gold when it matters. Fans and experts alike recognize his achievements as a sign that the breakthrough might be just around the corner at the upcoming championships.