With four wins in two styles, Jens Weißflog is Germany’s tour hero. Only Janne Ahonen won again. Here the 61-year-old looks back on his last triumph 30 years ago – on frustration, fear and relief, on James Bond and being weighed down in cheese. He is proud of his daughter today. The café employee in … Read more
The death of biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken continues to raise questions. The Norwegian died the day before Christmas. The 27-year-old was wearing an altitude training mask when he was found in an Italian hotel room. Now a law firm from Norway is called in. After the death of Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, the Norwegian … Read more
Selina Freitag won the ski jumping qualification in Garmisch-Partenkirchen last winter. While the men earned well, she received shampoo and towels. The German Ski Association reacted to the glaring gender gap. Selina Freitag had every reason to be upset. But Germany’s best ski jumper left it at one set after her victory in qualifying at … Read more
Claudia Pechstein won five Olympic gold medals in speed skating, was accused of doping – and fought a bitter battle with her rival Anni Friesinger-Postma for years. On the ice, but also off it. It still resonates today. It was an image that went around the world. Salt Lake City, Utah Olympic Oval, February 23, … Read more
This low comes at the wrong time: right before the Four Hills Tournament and the Olympics, ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is in deep crisis. The prescribed break from competition is now to be followed by a quick comeback in Oberstdorf. There won’t be a relaxed Christmas for Andreas Wellinger this year. Instead of enjoying quiet … Read more
With the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on the horizon, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. As international sports federations grapple with the ongoing conflict, a patchwork of rules and exceptions is emerging, leaving many wondering who will, and who won’t, get a shot at … Read more
Biathlete Philipp Horn has to wait seven years until he can finally enjoy this feeling. In Hochfilzen, the German veteran climbed a World Cup podium for the first time. His real weakness becomes a strength in this race. Philipp Horn gave the German biathlon team the desired exclamation mark with the first podium finish of … Read more
German Ski Team‘s New Era: Athletes Take the Reins for Olympic Push Table of Contents German Ski Team’s New Era: Athletes Take the Reins for Olympic Push Lena Dürr: A Resurrected Champion Paving the Way The Athlete’s Burden: A New Paradigm for Success Looking Ahead: What’s next for German Skiing? Key Data Points: DSV’s Athlete … Read more
Milan-Cortina 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to the Next Winter Olympics Table of Contents Milan-Cortina 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to the Next Winter Olympics Mark Your calendars: The Olympic Timeline Ticket Talk: Accessing the Olympic Experience Beyond the Slopes: What to Watch For U.S. Athletes: Chasing Gold on European Ice Logistical Considerations and Future Outlook Key … Read more
US Ski Jumper Paige Jones Voices Concerns Over FIS Medical exams Table of Contents US Ski Jumper Paige Jones Voices Concerns Over FIS Medical exams FIS Responds, Pledges Policy Changes Key Concerns and FIS Response: A Comparative Analysis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is the essence of Paige Jones’s accusations? What prompted the FIS to … Read more