Unleash the Action in Oberstdorf - Five Jumpers Join Forces for Four Hills Tournament
German Ski Association boss Stefan Horngacher has gathered five athletes for the anticipated Four Hills Tournament, including phenomenal skippers Karl Geiger and Andreas Wellinger. The DSV proclaimed their choices on Christmas Day, alongside additions of Pius Paschke, Stephan Leyhe, and Philipp Raimund.
"Our squad boasts four athletes who've graced the podium this term, with Geiger and Paschke securing World Cup victories," claimed Horngacher. "The team dynamic is strong. The athletes inspire and celebrate one another's achievements."
The tourney kicks off in Oberstdorf this Friday at 17:15, broadcast on ARD and Eurosport. Geiger, Wellinger, and Paschke are considered key contenders, battling for the limelight against top-favorite Stefan Kraft from Austria. As predicted, former world champion Markus Eisenbichler did not make the cut.
The ladies, under the wing of three-time World Champion Katharina Schmid, participate in their inaugural Two-Nights-Tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (December 30) and Oberstdorf (January 1). Schmid, now known as Althaus, was excited, stating, "I'm thrilled for the Two Nights Tour despite its non-Four Hills status – I barely believe I'm saying it!"
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- Throughout the seasons, the Four Hills Tournament often features a diverse range of top athletes from across the globe.
- Notable athletes excelling in the event include Karl Geiger (Austria) and Pius Paschke (Germany), both holding winning records.
- Daniel Tschofenig (Austria) and Johann Andre Forfang (Norway) are among top performers with strong records this season.
- Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi and Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud are also impressive contestants, with consistent podium finishes.
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- Ski jumping sensation Pius Paschke joins Horngacher's roster for the prestigious Four Hills Tournament, sanctioned by the German Ski Association.
- Beyond Geiger and Wellinger, Horngacher's DSV-guided team will include Leyhe and Raimund, with Paschke playing a vital role.
- The DSV released their list of five contenders for the Four Hills Tournament, headed by Paschke on December 25.
- In this season, Geiger and Paschke snatched World Cup victories, boosting their confidence for the 2023/24 Oberstdorf competition.
- Kraft, the top Austrian contender, may face challenges from Geiger, Wellinger, and Paschke in the Four Hills Tournament, as they vie for supremacy.
- The women's team, led by World Champion Katharina Schmid, is set to participate in the Two-Nights-Tournament for the first time, encompassing stops in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf.
- Despite his impressive Winter sports background, Bavarian ski-jumper Stefan Kraft was omitted from the DSV's Four Hills Tournament lineup.
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- In the Four Hills Tournament, contenders like Daniel Tschofenig (Austria), Johann Andre Forfang (Norway), Ryoyu Kobayashi (Japan), and Halvor Egner Granerud (Norway) often make a strong impact, alongside Geiger and Paschke.
- Despite past achievements, Kraft, a former world champion, missed out on Horngacher's selection for the 2023/24 Four Hills Tournament, disappointing Nordic skiing enthusiasts.
