Ski jumping - Geiger before the start of the tour: "Going in with a broad chest"
The German ski jumpers are full of anticipation and very confident going into the first competition of the Four Hills Tournament. The impressive qualification with Andreas Wellinger's victory, second place for Karl Geiger and fourth place for Philipp Raimund created additional euphoria - and not just in the packed spectator stands. "That's what makes us special right now. We are marching forward together as a team," said Wellinger. "We are on a very good path." For an unsuccessful start to the tour, the German top jumpers would have to "stand on their own two feet".
The hunt for the golden eagle begins this Friday at 5.15 pm (ARD and Eurosport) in the sold-out arena on Schattenberg with 25,000 spectators. The hope that 22 years after Sven Hannawald's triumph, a German will once again make it to the top of the podium is higher than it has been for a long time.
"We can go in confident and with a broad chest," said local hero Geiger - even if he doesn't sound quite as euphoric as Wellinger. "It was definitely important to get off to a good start," said the 30-year-old after qualifying. "I wouldn't call it a blown knot yet. Tomorrow we all start with zero points."
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- Despite the high anticipation, a poor start for Germany in the Four Hills Tournament could mean they need to "stand on their own two feet" in their quest for success.
- The Four Hills Tournament, a prestigious Nordic skiing event, begins this Friday in Oberstdorf, Germany, where Karl Geiger, a local hero, will also be competing.
- The Four Hills Tournament is not only significant for individual athletes like Geiger, but also for the collective team performance, as demonstrated by their strong qualification results.
- The German team, led by Andreas Wellinger, who clinched victory, Karl Geiger, and Philipp Raimund, who placed second and fourth respectively, is showing no signs of slowing down in the upcoming Winter sports events.
- In the upcoming ski jumping competition, Geiger stated, "We can go in confident and with a broad chest," echoing the team's optimism despite not seeming as euphoric as Wellinger.
- Austria, a strong competitor in the sport, will also be participating in the Four Hills Tournament, adding an extra layer of tension and excitement to the competitive atmosphere.
- With a successful start to the Four Hills Tournament, Geiger and his team hope to maintain their momentum, potentially leading them to victory in the World Cup and possibly emulating Sven Hannawald's triumph 22 years ago in Bavaria.
Source: www.stern.de
