Ski jumping news
Here are some recent news updates on ski jumping:
Recent Results:
- The 2022 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season has concluded, with Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud winning the overall men's title and Germany's Katharina Althaus taking the women's title.
- At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, Norway's Marius Lindvik won the men's individual normal hill gold medal, while Germany's Katharina Althaus took the women's individual normal hill gold medal.
Upcoming Events:
- The 2023 FIS Ski Jumping World Championships are scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 5, 2023, in Planica, Slovenia.
- The 2023-2024 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season is set to begin on November 26, 2023, in Wisła, Poland.
Injury News:
- Norway's Andreas Stjernen, a two-time Olympic medalist, has announced his retirement from competitive ski jumping due to a persistent knee injury.
- Germany's Markus Eisenbichler, a World Cup winner, has been ruled out for several weeks due to a shoulder injury.
Rule Changes:
- The FIS has introduced new rules for the 2023-2024 season, including a change to the scoring system and a reduction in the number of athletes allowed to start in each competition.
Other News:
- The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced plans to increase the number of women's ski jumping events on the World Cup calendar, with the aim of promoting greater equality and opportunities for female athletes.
- The ski jumping community has come together to support the family of Austrian ski jumper, Stefan Kraft, who was involved in a serious car accident in March 2022.
I hope this information is helpful!