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Prevc Dominates Oberstdorf Opener as Zajc Disqualification Lifts Hoffmann to Career-Best Podium

Post-event equipment control reshaped the podium within minutes, setting a cautious yet hopeful tone for Germany before Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Overview

  • Slovenia’s Domen Prevc won with jumps of 141.5 m and 140.0 m, securing his sixth victory of the season and first Tournee day win.
  • Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig finished second, while Slovenia’s Timi Zajc, initially level on points for runner-up, was disqualified about 20 minutes after the finish for a non-compliant suit.
  • The ruling moved Germany’s Felix Hoffmann from fourth to third for a surprise podium, with teammate Philipp Raimund placing fifth.
  • Germany’s overall performance sagged as Andreas Wellinger ended 49th after missing the final, Karl Geiger failed to qualify, and Pius Paschke also missed the top 30.
  • The sold-out opener drew roughly 25,500 spectators, and the Tour proceeds to Garmisch-Partenkirchen with qualification on December 31 and the New Year’s competition on January 1.