Four Hills Tournament - Wellinger in second place in tour qualifying - Lanisek wins
Andreas Wellinger once again presented himself in strong form in the qualification for the New Year's competition in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The leader in the overall tour rankings jumped 139 meters to take second place.
Anze Lanisek from Slovenia secured victory in the qualification in front of 8000 spectators. Wellinger had won the tour opener on Friday in Oberstdorf. He carries the hopes of the German ski jumpers for the first overall victory of a compatriot at the tour since Sven Hannawald's triumph in 2002.
The top jumpers were not thrown off course by an unusual obstacle: Because the elevator was broken, they had to walk up the hill. Children from the local ski club helped them carry their skis.
In addition to Wellinger, the eight other German jumpers also qualified for the traditional event. However, Karl Geiger did not show his full potential with a jump of 122 meters and 35th place. The second best German was Constantin Schmid in ninth place.
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Andreas Wellinger's impressive performance in Garmisch-Partenkirchen positioned him well for the Four Hills Tour, a renowned tournament in Winter sports held in Bavaria, Germany. His second-place finish in the tour qualification was a testament to his Nordic skiing skills, as he covered a distance of 139 meters.
Austria's Anze Lanisek emerged as the winner of the qualification, showcasing his exceptional ski jumping abilities to an audience of 8000 spectators. Wellinger, who had previously secured victory in the tour opener in Oberstdorf, carried high expectations for his countrymen, aiming to achieve the first overall victory for a German athlete since Sven Hannawald's triumph in 2002.
As the top jumpers prepared for the traditional event, they had to contend with an unusual challenge. An elevator malfunction forced them to trek up the hill, where eager children from the local ski club offered their assistance, carrying the skis for the prominent athletes.
Despite Wellinger's strong performance, he was not the only German contender to qualify for the event. An additional eight vessels from Germany secured their participation, making its presence known on the Tour's prestigious stage. However, Karl Geiger struggled to display his full potential, managing only a jump of 122 meters for a ranking of 35th. Andres Wellinger's compatriot, Constantin Schmid, showed promise with a 9th-place finish.
The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen served as the third competition of the Four Hills Tour, which is also known as the "Anders Muhren Memorial Four Hills Tournament" or "the Four Hills Tour." The event pays tribute to Anders Muhren, a Norwegian Champion skier, and also includes three other competitions in Germany and Austria.
Source: www.stern.de
