Andreas Wellinger Becomes First German to Win Raw Air Ski Jumping Series

The Olympic champion clinched the title in Vikersund after a strong performance, marking a major milestone for German ski jumping in a turbulent season.

Andreas Wellinger secured his victory in the Raw Air series with a second-place finish in Vikersund, Norway, following a win the previous day.
This marks the first time a German ski jumper has won the Raw Air series, a prestigious competition often compared to the Vierschanzentournee.
Wellinger’s success comes after a challenging season for German ski jumpers and follows his silver medal at the World Championships in Trondheim.
The World Championships were overshadowed by a scandal involving the Norwegian team’s use of manipulated suits, leading to suspensions, including that of gold medalist Marius Lindvik.
Slovenia’s Domen Prevc won the day’s event with a 247-meter jump, while his sister Nika Prevc set a new women’s world record of 236 meters earlier in the weekend.