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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.

Ski Jumping - FIS Ski Jumping World Cup - Planica, Slovenia - March 30, 2025 Slovenia's Domen Prevc celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the small Crystal Globe for Ski Flying REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Ski Jumping - FIS Ski Jumping World Cup - Planica, Slovenia - March 30, 2025
Slovenia's Domen Prevc in action during the Men's Individual HS240 First Round REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Ski Jumping - FIS Ski Jumping World Cup - Planica, Slovenia - March 30, 2025 Slovenia's Domen Prevc poses after setting a new world record in the Men's Individual HS240 Second Round REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
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Overview

  • 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.