Stefan Kraft before historical Epiphany jumping: Who will be the winner?

Stefan Kraft before historical Epiphany jumping: Who will be the winner?

Bischofshofen, Österreich - Stefan Kraft sets an impressive sign in the four -hill tour 2024/25! The Austrian ski jumper secured first place in the final qualification competition in Bischofshofen and is therefore well prepared for the last jump on Monday. With a jump from impressive 142 meters, the 31-year-old let his competitors behind, including his compatriot Maximilian Ortner and the Swiss Gregor Deschwanden, as Chiemgau24.de reported.

Kraft leads with only 1.3 points ahead of his direct pursuers, Jan Hörl and Daniel Tschofenig, who both weakened in qualifications and only took fourth and sixth place. The voltage of the total profit remains high, because the distances are extremely low. The duel between strength and Tschofenig, the leader of the overall World Cup, is particularly exciting, which goes into the last jump with a strong performance as a young inferior challenger. Kraft, who won the Golden Adler ten years ago, demonstrated his skills in the previous competitions of the tour and could now become a celebrated winner again, reports today.

egg liqueur tradition after the victory

In the team of Kraft there is a very special tradition: after each victory, homemade egg liqueur is triggered! His colleague Michael Hayböck betrayed this sweet anecdote according to Kraft's sovereign qualification. "Whenever there is a victory - and that happens more often - you have to trigger with a homemade egg liqueur," said Hayböck, who is sure that this tradition could give him joy again after the Epiphany jumping.

The qualification was less pleasant for the German team, with Andreas Wellinger as the best jumper in ninth place. Pius Paschke slipped back to the six in the overall classification, so the support from German fans will continue to be aimed at the celebrating team from Austria. The grand finale in Bischofshofen will be decided on Monday and the best jumpers expect an exciting jump!