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Four Hills Tournament begins: opening competition in Oberstdorf

The hunt for the golden eagle begins this Friday at the 72nd Four Hills Tournament. In what is traditionally the first competition on the large Schattenberg ski jump, three German ski jumpers are in with a chance of a top placing. Andreas Wellinger, Pius Paschke and local hero Karl Geiger are...

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Stefan Kraft from Austria in action. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Stefan Kraft from Austria in action. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Ski jumping - Four Hills Tournament begins: opening competition in Oberstdorf

The hunt for the golden eagle begins this Friday at the 72nd Four Hills Tournament. In what is traditionally the first competition on the large Schattenberg ski jump, three German ski jumpers are in with a chance of a top placing. Andreas Wellinger, Pius Paschke and local hero Karl Geiger are ranked second to fourth in the overall World Cup. Only the Austrian Stefan Kraft has been stronger so far this season.

Wellinger won the qualification on Thursday ahead of Geiger and the Slovenian Peter Prevc. Top favorite Kraft did not make it past seventh place. The competition starts on Friday (17:15/ARD and Eurosport) in front of more than 25,000 spectators in the sold-out arena.

Information on the Four Hills Tournament Results Four Hills Tournament The overall World Cup standings News on ski jumping from the German Ski Association

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  1. Pius Paschke and Karl Geiger, both from Germany, are aiming for a strong showing in the opening jump of the Four Hills Tournament.
  2. Stefan Kraft from Austria has been dominating in ski jumping this season, but he finished seventh in the qualification round.
  3. The Four Hills Tournament, now in its 72nd edition, is a prestigious event in the world of Nordic skiing and Winter sports.
  4. Anders Wellinger, another German jumper, secured the top spot in the qualification, ahead of Geiger and Slovenia's Peter Prevc.
  5. This year's Four Hills Tournament is being held in Bavaria, specifically in the town of Oberstdorf, known for its deep roots in ski jumping.
  6. The competition begins on Friday, with more than 25,000 spectators expected in the sold-out arena to witness the action.
  7. The outcome of the Four Hills Tournament will significantly impact the overall World Cup standings, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
  8. Keep track of the latest results and updates from the Four Hills Tournament on the German Ski Association's website or through World Cup broadcasts on ARD and Eurosport.

Source: www.stern.de

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