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Domen Prevc Sets Ski Jumping World Record as Season Concludes

Slovenia dominates season finale with Prevc’s historic 254.5-meter jump and Lanisek’s event victory; Germany’s Wellinger secures third place.

  • Domen Prevc achieved a new ski jumping world record with a 254.5-meter jump during the season’s final event in Vikersund, surpassing Stefan Kraft’s previous record by one meter.
  • Anze Lanisek, also from Slovenia, won the event, with Prevc finishing in second place.
  • Germany’s Andreas Wellinger claimed third place with jumps totaling 236.5 meters, marking a positive end to a challenging season for the German team.
  • Markus Eisenbichler, a six-time world champion from Germany, retired after finishing second in the team event in Planica, reflecting on his career and the camaraderie of the sport.
  • The 2024-2025 ski jumping season saw Austrian and Slovenian dominance, with Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig securing the Four Hills and World Cup titles.
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