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Pure excitement: ÖSV jumpers start in knockout mode in Oberstdorf!
Find out everything about the knockout duels of the ÖSV jumpers at the 2025 Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf and the exciting competitions.
Pure excitement: ÖSV jumpers start in knockout mode in Oberstdorf!
On December 29, 2025, qualification for the knockout duels of the 74th Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf was completed. The tension is rising as the first duels will take place on Monday, attracting a lot of attention in both Germany and Austria. Loud Laola1 Overall, the ÖSV Eagles did well in qualifying.
Domen Prevc, who won the first qualification by more than ten points, is the favorite for the golden eagle. In his knockout duel he will face Eetu Nousiainen, who enters the competition in 50th place. Prevc is being touted by many as a possible overall winner and is the center of attention. This year offers a series of exciting duels that will captivate spectators.
Knockout duels in detail
The knockout duels of the Austrian jumpers are scheduled as follows:
- Domen Prevc (1.) vs. Eetu Nousiainen (50.)
- Daniel Tschofenig (3.) vs. Roman Koudelka (CZE/48.)
- Jan Hörl (5.) vs. Luca Roth (GER/46.)
- Stephan Embacher (6.) vs. Isak Andreas Langmo (NOR/45.)
- Manuel Fettner (13.) vs. Danil Vassilyev (KAZ/38.)
- Jonas Schuster (16.) vs. Simon Ammann (SUI/35.)
- Maximilian Ortner (24.) vs. Sandro Hauswirth (SUI/27.)
- Stefan Kraft (33.) vs. Jason Colby (USA/18.)
The duel between Stefan Kraft, who meets the American jumper Jason Colby after an unfortunate qualification, will be particularly exciting. Kraft, who has already won several medals at international competitions, will have to pay particular attention to his performance.
The history of the Four Hills Tournament
The Four Hills Tournament is one of the most prestigious ski jumping events in the world and has enjoyed great popularity among fans and athletes since its inception in 1953. The event originated in Germany and Austria, with the New Year's jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen as one of the forerunners. Over the years the tour has changed a lot, both in terms of execution and marketing.
The tour is organized by the ski clubs at the venues and traditionally includes four competitions in Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck and Bischofshofen. The knockout mode used in the qualification increases the importance of each jump and adds to the excitement of the competitions. This season the event is expanding with a planned Four Hills Tournament for women, but this has been postponed until the 2026/27 season Wikipedia reported.
The fans are looking forward to the start of the knockout rounds, which will begin on Monday, with great expectations. It remains to be seen whether Domen Prevc can confirm his favorite status and whether the Austrian jumpers will perform again.