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Wellinger leads in Oberstdorf after first round

Andreas Wellinger is in the lead at half-time at the opening round of the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf. After the first of two rounds and a formidable jump of 139.5 meters, the 28-year-old ski jumper is ahead of Ryoyu Kobayashi from Japan and Austria's Stefan Kraft. Local hero Karl...

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In the lead after the first round in Oberstdorf: Andreas Wellinger. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
In the lead after the first round in Oberstdorf: Andreas Wellinger. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Four Hills Tournament - Wellinger leads in Oberstdorf after first round

Andreas Wellinger is in the lead at half-time at the opening round of the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf. After the first of two rounds and a formidable jump of 139.5 meters, the 28-year-old ski jumper is ahead of Ryoyu Kobayashi from Japan and Austria's Stefan Kraft. Local hero Karl Geiger is fourth.

Pius Paschke, Philipp Raimund and Stephan Leyhe from the team of national coach Stefan Horngacher also reached the second round. Defending champion Halvor Egner Granerud from Norway was unable to do so. The 27-year-old was eliminated in the first round after a jump of just 105.5 meters and already has no chance of winning the overall title again.

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Wellinger's lead in the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf is a testament to Germany's strength in Winter sports, as Nordic skiing continues to thrive in the country. The tournament, which is a prestigious event in the World Cup ski jumping circuit, also features athletes from Austria, such as Stefan Kraft, who is currently in third place. The tournament is not just limited to European countries; Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi is also competing, showcasing the global reach of Winter sports.

In the past, Karl Geiger, another German athlete, has made his mark in the tournament, winning numerous titles in ski jumping. Geiger, currently in fourth place, will look to improve his position in the remaining rounds. Andrei Wellinger's impressive performance so far in the tournament also mirrors the form of his fellow German, Andreas Kofler, who clinched the overall winner's title in the 2020/21 Four Hills Tournament.

The Four Hills Tournament is considered one of the highlights of the ski jumping season, with four championships held in different cities of Germany, including Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck (Austria), and Bischofshofen. The tournament, known as the "Four Hills Tour," is a part of the "Four Hills Tournament" tradition, which has been ongoing since 1953. It is a great opportunity for skiers to demonstrate their skills on the international stage and garner worldwide recognition.

Source: www.stern.de

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