Strøm lost meters in the final round – finished sixth in Austria

Anna Odine Strøm was unable to climb onto the podium in the ski jumping event in Villach, Austria. The 26-year-old ultimately finished in sixth place after a disappointing second round. Strøm landed at 94 meters in her first jump, sitting just under three points from fifth place heading into the final. However, in the second round, she managed only 90.5 meters, ending with a total score of 244.9 points, causing her to drop one position.

Thea Minyan Bjørseth was in tenth place after the first round with a jump of 90 meters, but improved to 94.5 meters in the final to finish in eighth place. Katharina Schmid won the event, followed by Nika Prevc and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger.

Heidi Dyhre Traaserud jumped 85 and 85.5 meters, finishing in 24th place, while Ingvild Synnøve Midtskogen placed 29th after jumps of 81 and 84.5 meters. The 17-year-old has two fifth places this season but struggled to find her rhythm on this occasion.

Nora Midtsundstad managed to land at 78.5 meters in the first round but did not qualify for the finals.

So far this World Cup season, Norway has secured six podium finishes. Strøm has one second place under her belt, while Bjørseth has earned a third place finish. Eirin Maria Kvandal has achieved three second places and one third this season but did not compete in today's event.

Team coach Christian Meyer noted that the focus is on developing their athletes, with an eye on the upcoming competitions in Sapporo on January 18 and 19.

A normal hill competition is scheduled in Villach on Monday, preceding the World Cup rounds in Sapporo. The highlight of the season will be the World Championships in Granåsen at the end of February or early March.