Pinkelnig soars to Podium Finish in Garmisch,Kicks Off Two-Night Tour

Garmisch-Partenkirchen,Germany – Eva Pinkelnig launched her bid for another FIS Ski Jumping World Cup title with a bang,soaring to a second-place finish in the first of two night events in Garmisch-Partenkirchen,Germany.

The Austrian jumper, who dominated the World Cup circuit last season, narrowly missed out on victory, finishing just 1.8 points behind Slovenia’s Nika Križnar. Norway’s Anna Odine Strøm rounded out the podium, securing third place.

Pinkelnig’s performance was a testament to her consistency and technical prowess. She delivered two remarkable jumps, earning scores of 134.5 and 132.5 points, respectively.

“I’m really happy with my jumps tonight,” Pinkelnig said. “it was a tough competition, but I felt good on the hill and was able to execute my jumps well.”

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen event marks the start of a crucial stretch for Pinkelnig and her rivals. The two-night tour in germany is followed by competitions in Willingen and Hinzenbach, Austria, offering valuable points in the race for the overall World Cup title.

Pinkelnig’s strong start puts her in a prime position to challenge for the top spot.Though, she faces stiff competition from Križnar, who is also looking to build on her impressive 2022-23 season.

The second night of competition in Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes place tomorrow, promising another thrilling showdown between the world’s best ski jumpers.

Pinkelnig Soars to Podium Finish in Thrilling Two Nights Tour Debut

Oberstdorf, Germany – Austrian ski jumping star Eva Pinkelnig capped off 2024 with a thrilling third-place finish at the inaugural event of the Two Nights Tour, a new and exciting competition format. Pinkelnig soared to a new hill record of 137.5 meters on the HS142 Olympic Hill,securing her first podium of the season.

“It’s astonishing to end 2024 like this,” Pinkelnig exclaimed after the competition. “it’s been an amazing year, from my victory in Oberstdorf at the beginning of the year to this. I’m so grateful for everyone who has been a part of this journey. It takes a whole team to get me to the top, and I’m so thankful for their support.”

The Two Nights Tour features a unique knockout format, with 30 athletes competing in head-to-head duels in the first round. the 15 winners advance to the second round,joined by five “lucky losers” who posted the highest scores among those who didn’t win their initial matchups.

Pinkelnig, who started the competition in fifth place, battled her way through the knockout rounds, ultimately securing a spot on the podium. Slovenian Nika Prevc took home the gold medal, followed by Norway’s Eirin Maria Kvandal in second.Fellow Austrian jumpers Lisa Eder and Jacqueline Seifriedsberger also had strong performances, finishing seventh and ninth respectively. Julia Mühlbacher secured a spot in the second round as a “lucky loser” and finished 19th overall. Sara Marita Kramer, though, was eliminated in the first round after losing her duel against Prevc.

The Two Nights Tour continues Wednesday in Oberstdorf, Germany, with qualification starting at 2:45 p.m.EST and the main competition at 4:15 p.m. EST.

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Stadlober Battles Tough Conditions for Top-25 Finish: An Exclusive interview

Fresh off his impressive top-25 finish in the Two Nights Tour opener, we caught up with Austrian ski jumper Philipp Stadlober to discuss his performance against challenging conditions.

Battling the Elements

“The weather was brutal out there,” Stadlober admitted. “But I just kept my head down and focused on each step.”

Strong winds and heavy snowfall made for treacherous conditions on the HS142 Olympic Hill, testing the athletes’ skill and determination. Stadlober, known for his resilience, persevered through the arduous circumstances to secure a respectable finish.

“It was definitely a mental battle out there,” Stadlober said. “You had to stay focused and trust your training. I’m happy with how I handled it.”

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