The Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup made its way to Hinzenbach, Austria, on February 22-23, 2025, as the world’s best skiers took to the slopes for thrilling competition. This weekend’s events served as both World Cup matches and important preparations for the upcoming Nordic Ski Championships, drawing attention from ski jumping fans globally.
During the first competition on February 22, Nika Prevc from Slovenia emerged victorious, showcasing her immense talent with jumps of 90 and 89 meters and scoring 248.4 points. This win marked her 17th overall World Cup victory, and she continues to lead the overall standings. “The jump is really not easy for me, and I struggle to get to my starting position, but with these jumps and the sunshine, it’s a perfect day for me,” Prevc commented following her successful outing. Her remarkable performance indicates she’s hitting her stride just before the championship season kicks off.
Coming up short again was Germany’s Selina Freitag, who secured second place with impressive jumps reaching 91 and 91.5 meters, amounting to 240.5 points. Despite her solid performance, Freitag’s season has been filled with close calls, and this marked her seventh career second-place finish without yet claiming her first victory. “The jumps and especially the landings are getting consistently good, the direction for the world championship is right,” Freitag reflected on her performance.
Local favorite Jacqueline Seifriedsberger finished strong as well, landing third with jumps of 87.5 meters and the day’s best jump at 93.5 meters for 231.1 points. The vibrant support from the home crowd definitely added to her performance on the tricky hill. Austria’s team also showed their strong depth, with Lisa Eder finishing fourth, only 0.4 points behind Seifriedsberger, and Eva Pinkelnig rounding out the top five.
The competition proved fierce as competitors aimed for personal bests and solid team performances. Julia Mühlbacher placed 13th, and Chiara Kreuzer finished 21st. Each reaffirms how competitive the races can be, especially with the backdrop of international talent vying for the top spots.
Turning to the next day’s action, February 23 features another round of individual jumps which will not only shape the current World Cup standings but also provide insights leading up to the Nordic Ski World Championships scheduled soon, with many athletes eager to earn spots on their respective national teams.
Viewing options for fans of the sport remain plentiful, with coverage available on major networks such as ARD, ZDF, and Eurosport, providing live broadcasts and online streaming options. Such accessibility enables wider audiences to join the excitement surrounding such key events.
With just two jumps planned on the final day, all eyes will be on Prevc to see if she can continue her triumphant run or if the competitors like Freitag and Seifriedsberger will finally break through to challenge for the top spot.
Hinzenbach offers another thrilling chapter in the Women’s Ski Jumping saga, with athletes pushing their limits and fans rallying behind them as they approach the ever-important championship competitions. This world-class event is destined to capture the thrill, skill, and passion of ski jumping at its finest.