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German Ski Jumpers Secure Dominant Double Victory in Lillehammer

Katharina Schmid and Selina Freitag shine in challenging conditions, marking a stellar start to the World Cup season.

  • Katharina Schmid claimed her 16th career World Cup victory and seventh individual win in Lillehammer, Norway.
  • Selina Freitag finished in second place, completing a German one-two finish on the large hill.
  • The competition took place under difficult conditions, with snowfall adding to the challenge for athletes.
  • Bundestrainer Heinz Kuttin praised the team's summer training efforts and noted the confidence boost from the strong results.
  • Earlier in the weekend, Schmid and Freitag also contributed to Germany's victory in the season's first mixed-team event.
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