Germany's Skispringing Mixed Team Ends 12-Year Medal Streak at World Championships

The German team placed fourth in Trondheim as Norway dominated the competition, marking the first time since 2013 that Germany failed to medal in the mixed event.

Germany's mixed team, featuring Katharina Schmid, Andreas Wellinger, Selina Freitag, and Philipp Raimund, finished fourth, narrowly missing the bronze medal by 7.8 points or about four meters.
Norway secured a dominant victory, claiming their third gold medal at this year's World Championships, with standout performances from Anna Odine Ström and Marius Lindvik.
Germany's streak of five consecutive gold medals in the mixed event, dating back to 2015, came to an end in the rain-soaked competition at Trondheim's Granasen Skisenter.
Katharina Schmid, a key player in Germany's past successes, struggled with challenging conditions, including a rough track and persistent rain, which impacted her jumps.
Despite the setback, German athletes Wellinger and Raimund showed improvement in the second round, offering hope for upcoming events, including the men's team competition on Thursday.