Overview
- Philipp Raimund jumped 132.5 meters to place second in Oberstdorf qualifying, trailing only overall leader Domen Prevc, who won with 139.5 meters before 15,500 fans.
- Local favorite Karl Geiger managed 106.5 meters for 53rd and failed to reach Monday’s main event after a training break intended to regain form.
- Six of nine DSV jumpers advanced: Felix Hoffmann (12th), Pius Paschke (21st), Andreas Wellinger (39th with 117 m), Constantin Schmid (44th) and Luca Roth (46th).
- Prevc reinforced favorite status, while Ryoyu Kobayashi qualified seventh and Stefan Kraft struggled to 33rd; the opener starts Monday at 16:30.
- Head coach Stefan Horngacher voiced confidence in the team’s preparation as German hopes center on Raimund’s breakout season and Hoffmann’s recent podium form.