Domen Prevc Breaks Men's Ski Jumping World Record with 254.5-Meter Leap

The Slovenian athlete's historic jump at the Planica World Cup delighted home fans, though Anze Lanisek claimed overall victory in the event.

Domen Prevc set a new men's ski jumping world record of 254.5 meters during the season-ending World Cup event in Planica, Slovenia.
The previous record of 253.5 meters was held by Austria's Stefan Kraft since March 2017.
Prevc expressed disbelief and excitement after the jump, describing it as 'amazing' and 'perfect.'
Despite his record-breaking performance, Prevc finished second in the event with a score of 475.00 points, while compatriot Anze Lanisek won with 482.1 points.
The event was marked by enthusiastic celebrations from Slovenian fans, highlighting national pride in the country's ski jumping achievements.