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Stefan Kraft Takes Short World Cup Break for Birth of First Child

The Austrian targets a one- to two-week pause, eyeing a return at Wisla or Klingenthal.

Overview

  • Kraft will miss Saturday's World Cup stop in Ruka after receiving team approval to travel home to his wife.
  • ÖSV has selected Jonas Schuster to start in Finland during Kraft's absence.
  • The 32-year-old holds second place in the overall standings after his 46th World Cup victory in Falun, tying Matti Nykänen on the wins list.
  • His career World Cup points total reached 15,811, surpassing Janne Ahonen's former record.
  • FIS posted public congratulations, and Kraft reiterated his pursuit of an individual medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.