Austrian Ski Jumpers Dominate Vierschanzentournee Qualifier in Oberstdorf

Germany's Pius Paschke remains optimistic after securing sixth place despite Austria's top-five sweep in the first qualification round.

Austria's Daniel Tschofenig led a historic top-five finish for his team in the Vierschanzentournee qualifier, with teammates Stefan Kraft, Michael Hayböck, Jan Hörl, and Maximilian Ortner following closely behind.
German ski jumper Pius Paschke, ranked sixth in the qualifier, expressed confidence in his abilities despite a challenging training session and a less-than-perfect landing.
Germany's last overall Vierschanzentournee victory dates back to 2002 with Sven Hannawald, while Austria has not won since Stefan Kraft's triumph in the 2014/15 season.
The first competition of the 73rd Vierschanzentournee begins Sunday at 16:30 CET in Oberstdorf, with six German athletes, including Paschke, Karl Geiger, and Andreas Wellinger, qualifying for the event.
The prestigious tournament spans four locations—Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, and Bischofshofen—offering significant prize money and the coveted Golden Eagle trophy for the overall winner.