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DSV Weighs Dropping Geiger and Wellinger From World Cup Squad

The timing matters for Germany’s Four Hills lineup ahead of its Olympic build-up.

Overview

  • Head coach Stefan Horngacher told SID a decision on both jumpers is pending, leaving their starts in Klingenthal unconfirmed.
  • BILD reports the call on the Klingenthal lineup is expected Wednesday, a timeline not yet announced by the federation.
  • Karl Geiger failed to qualify twice in Wisła after a season best of 23rd in Lillehammer, while Andreas Wellinger has 39th and 47th in Wisła after a seventh place in Ruka.
  • The selection outcome is viewed as significant for shaping Germany’s plans for the Four Hills Tournament in about three weeks.
  • Reports note no clear internal replacements have emerged if either veteran is rotated out, complicating the squad decision.