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

The Slovenian athlete achieved the historic jump at the season-ending World Cup in Planica, but compatriot Anze Lanisek claimed overall victory.

Domen Prevc broke the men's ski jumping world record with a 254.5-meter jump during the 2024-25 World Cup finale in Planica, Slovenia.
The previous record of 253.5 meters was held by Austria's Stefan Kraft since March 2017.
Prevc described the jump as 'amazing' and 'perfect,' expressing disbelief at his achievement in front of an ecstatic home crowd.
Despite the record-breaking feat, Anze Lanisek won the Planica event with a combined score of 482.1 points, while Prevc finished second with 475.00 points.
The event underscored Slovenia's dominance in ski jumping, with fans celebrating both individual and national achievements.