World Cup 2023/24: Planica

 

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, in the qualification Andreas qualified 29th, jumping 200.0 m and scoring 171.6 points. On Friday, in the 1st Round he ranked 14th, jumping 210.5 m and with a score of 196.1 points, the same score as the Polish Kamil Stoch, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round he placed 20th, jumping 215.0 m, with a score of 200.4 points and with a total score of 396.5 points. On Saturday, Germany fielded Andreas Wellinger, Stephan Leyhe, Pius Paschke and Karl Geiger in the Team Competition. Andreas, who jumped fourth in the German team line up, jumped 209.5 m in the 1st Round, while the Final Round was canceled due to wind. Germany placed 6th with a total score of 726.6 points. Finally, on Sunday, in the 1st Round he placed 14th, jumping 219.5 m and with a score of 200.6 points, enough to qualify for the Final Round. In the Final Round he placed 14th, jumping 231.0 m, with a score of 196.3 points and with a total score of 396.9 points. Andreas Wellinger finished the season in 3rd position in the general classification, with a total score of 1488 points. He achieved two victories in individual competitions and stood on the podium eleven times in individual competitions, twice in the Super Team and twice in the Team Competition. Andreas Wellinger's season was positive and worth remembering, except in the last events where he was not very effective both from the point of view of jumps and results due to tiredness. Andreas Wellinger, who all fans know for his talent and skill in eagle-style flight, is back. Now Andreas will be able to enjoy a well-deserved holiday before returning to train to become even stronger. 

Until next time!