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Summer Grand Prix 2025: Klingenthal

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  After the disappointment of Hinzenback, the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the final event of the 2025 Summer Grand Prix, and at his home event, in Klingenthal, Germany. On Saturday, Andreas finished 15th in the qualification round, jumping 124.5 m and scoring 121.0 points, the same score as Bulgarian Vladimir Zografski. In the first round, he finished 23rd, jumping 117.0 m and scoring 104.2 points, enough to qualify for the final round. In the final round, he finished 26th, jumping 123.0 m, scoring 95.6 points, for a total score of 199.8 points. A weekend to forget for Andreas Wellinger, who certainly didn't want the 2025 Summer Grand Prix to end with disappointing results. However, he already knows where he needs to improve and is looking forward to the 2025/26 World Cup in November.  Until next time!

Summer Grand Prix 2025: Hinzenbach

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  Following a less than stellar performance in Predazzo, the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the penultimate event of the Summer Grand Prix, in Hinzenbach, Austria. On Saturday, Andreas finished fifth in the qualification round, jumping 92.0 m and scoring 122.3 points. In the 1st Round, he was disqualified due to the size of his suit (it was 2 cm too long). Finally, on Sunday, in the 1st Round, Andreas placed 10th, jumping 87.0 m and scoring 109.7 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round, he placed 7th, jumping 89.5 m, scoring 116.6 points, for a total score of 226.3 points. A bittersweet weekend for Andreas Wellinger. The last time he was disqualified from a competition was in 2014, when he was disqualified in Hinzenbach during the qualification round for the same reason: suit size. Eleven years without a disqualification, until now. Ironically, he was disqualified from the same hill eleven years later, also at the Summer ...

Summer Grand Prix 2025: Predazzo

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  After his holidays and training, the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the event (the test event for the Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina 2026) in Predazzo, Italy. On Thursday, Andreas placed 20th in the 1st Round on normal hill, jumping 98.0 m and scoring 121.2 points, enough to qualify for the final round. In the final round, he placed 22nd, jumping 94.0 m, scoring 114.0 points, for a total score of 235.2 points. On Friday, Andreas qualified 20th in the large hill qualification, jumping 130.0 m and scoring 121.5 points. Finally, on Saturday, he placed 23rd in the 1st Round, jumping 130.0 m and scoring 126.0 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round, he placed 23rd, jumping 131.5 m, scoring 126.8 points, for a total score of 252.8 points. It wasn't a great weekend for Andreas Wellinger, but he'll have time to improve. However, he got a taste of the Predazzo ski jumps, and his goal is to compete in the Winter Olympics Milan-Cort...

World Cup 2024/25: Planica

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  Last seasonal event of the World Cup, in which the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the event in Planica, Slovenia. On Thursday, Andreas qualified 1st, jumping 227.0 m and scoring 231.1 points. On Friday, in the 1st Round he placed 6th, jumping 227.5 m and scoring 215.6 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round he placed 6th, jumping 225.5 m, scoring 214.5 points and scoring 430.1 points. On Saturday, Germany fielded Andreas Wellinger, Karl Geiger, Pius Paschke and Markus Eisenbichler (who was the last of his career as he announced his retirement) in the Team Competition. Andreas, who jumped second in the German team lineup, jumped 226.5 m in the 1st Round and 227.0 m in the Final Round. Germany finished 2nd with a total score of 1720.2 points, behind Austria and ahead of Slovenia. Finally, on Sunday, in the 1st Round he ranked 4th, jumping 236.5 m and scoring 220.3 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Rou...

World Cup 2024/25: Lahti

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  After the Raw Air Tournament, the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the event in Lahti, Finland. On Saturday, Andreas qualified 3rd in the qualification, jumping 127.0 m and scoring 129.6 points. In the 1st Round he ranked 7th, jumping 122.5 m and scoring 126.5 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round he ranked 6th, jumping 127.5 m, scoring 135.0 points and scoring 261.5 points in total. Finally, on Sunday, Germany fielded Andreas Wellinger and Philipp Raimund in the Super Team. Andreas, who jumped second in the German team lineup, jumped 123.0 m in the 1st Round, 126.5 m in the 2nd Round and 126.0 m in the Final Round. Germany finished 4th with a total score of 762.1 points. Positive weekend for Andreas Wellinger, who had to say goodbye to his teammate Stephan Leyhe, who announced his retirement from his career in which Lahti was his last event, who despite his jumps below expectations still managed to rank in the top 10....

Raw Air Tournament 2025: Vikersund

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  Second and final stage of the Raw Air Tournament, where the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the event in Vikersund, Norway. On Friday, Andreas qualified 4th in the qualification, jumping 225.0 m and scoring 196.8 points. On Saturday, he placed 1st in the 1st Round, jumping 228.0 m and scoring 208.9 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round, he placed 1st, jumping 229.5 m, scoring 227.2 points and scoring 436.1 points. Finally, on Sunday, in the 1st Round Andreas ranked 2nd, jumping 230.5 m and scoring 199.2 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. The Final Round was cancelled due to the wind and the result of the 1st Round becomes the official one. In addition, Andreas Wellinger won the Raw Air Tournament. The qualification scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to the wind. Winning the Raw Air Tournament is very significant for Andreas Wellinger because despite the wind he showed his talent.  Until next time!

Raw Air Tournament 2025: Oslo

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  First stage of the Raw Air Tournament, where the German ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is ready to take part in the event in Oslo, Norway. On Thursday, Andreas qualified 2nd in the qualification, jumping 125.5 m and scoring 120.2 points. In the 1st Round he ranked 2nd, jumping 125.5 m and scoring 125.2 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round he ranked 7th, jumping 125.0 m, scoring 124.7 points and with a total score of 249.9 points. Positive day for Andreas Wellinger, who despite the wind managed to rank in the top 10, but with jumps below his expectations.  Until next time!