Thomas Thurnbichler Highlights Important Detail: "We Cannot Lose So Easily"

— Competitors are beginning to display jumps in competitions similar to those in training, which is certainly a good sign for the future — said Thomas Thurnbichler after the Sunday competition in Wisła, clearly highlighting that his goal is to fight for podiums. The coach announced most of the lineup for the FIS World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt, and he pointed out an important detail, stating, — We cannot afford to lose points so easily.

The Sunday competition was undoubtedly the best of the season for our ski jumpers, with six athletes scoring points and Paweł Wąsek and Aleksander Zniszczoł finishing in tenth and eleventh places, respectively. The Polish team secured 82 points, allowing them to climb to fifth place in the Nations Cup.

— The results of each competition indicate that we are improving, and that means we are working on the right things. The trend is positive, and the athletes are also in better spirits. As the coach of the Polish team, it’s natural for me to want us to fight for podiums — Thurnbichler commented after the Wisła competition.

— The athletes are showing jumps in competition that resemble their training, which is definitely a good sign for the future. We need to put a little more effort into the telemark landings, which we worked on during the summer. We cannot lose points so easily — he added.

Thurnbichler provided most of the lineup. The fate of Kamil Stoch and Piotr Żyła hangs in the balance.

With the competition in Wisła just concluded, Thurnbichler and his staff are already considering the lineup for the competitions in Titisee-Neustadt. The top four from the Sunday competition are likely to be secured for participation.

— The four are clear — Paweł Wąsek, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Dawid Kubacki, and Kuba Wolny. In the coming hours, we will decide whether Kamil Stoch or Piotr Żyła will join them — Thurnbichler stated.

Although the hill in Wisła is well-prepared, our athletes will not train there ahead of their trip to Germany. — We do not plan for the best athletes to train, as we also need to care for their strength. Competitions in Poland are always demanding for them, with many fans and journalists present. Therefore, the best will continue the process through official competition jumps — explained the Austrian coach.

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Source: Przegląd Sportowy Onet

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December 8, 2024 18:43