German Ski Jumper Stephan Leyhe Announces Retirement After Decorated Career

Leyhe will conclude his professional journey with a final World Cup appearance in Lahti, Finland, this weekend, marking the end of an era for German ski jumping.

• Stephan Leyhe, a former team world champion and two-time Olympic medalist, will retire following his 240th World Cup start in Lahti, Finland, this weekend.
• Leyhe's career highlights include a team world championship title in 2019 and Olympic silver and bronze medals in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
• His only individual World Cup victory came in 2020 at his home venue in Willingen, a moment he described as unforgettable.
• Leyhe's retirement follows that of Markus Eisenbichler earlier this month, signaling a generational shift in the German ski jumping team.
• Both athletes faced performance challenges in recent seasons, temporarily losing spots in the German World Cup team before making their retirement decisions.

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