Noriaki Kasai: At the age of 52, for record hunting in the Ski World Cup!
Noriaki Kasai: At the age of 52, for record hunting in the Ski World Cup!
In the Japanese Sapporo, an important chapter is opened at the last World Cup jumping of men. On February 16, 2025, the Austrian athletes Daniel Tschofenig, Jan Hörl and Stefan Kraft, take part, while the competition, led by Ryoyu Kobayashi. Kobayashi already secured victory in the first competition on the Okurayama hill, ahead of Hörl and Domen Prevc, which further increases the tension before the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championship. The Austrian jumpers are in the last phase of their preparation, while they want to set a strong sign, such as laola1
Another highlight of the day is the return of the legendary ski jumper Noriaki Kasai. The 52-year-old Japanese, who already has 578 World Cup starts in the account, will take part in his 579th competition in Sapporo. Kasai, who won gold in 1992 and won a total of three Olympic medals and eight world championship medals, wants to further expand his record with this appearance. A year ago he last competed in Planica in a World Cup competition. In a statement to the media, he expressed: "This is just another step for me; I strive to achieve 600 competitions." The old master remains a fascinating topic for fans and media, such as fis ski
a competition full of emotions
The tension in Sapporo is tangible while the athletes fight for fame and honor. Noriaki Kasai, who is one of the largest in the history of ski jumping, shows that age is not an obstacle to success. His participation in this historical competition ensures great media interest and inspires a new generation of ski jumpers. Sapporo, who was once the stage for Kasai's World Cup debut, again becomes the setting for his tireless struggle for records. The atmosphere is full of expectations and the spectators can look forward to an exciting competition.
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