Domen Prevc Sets Ski Jumping World Record as Season Concludes

Slovenia dominates season finale with Prevc’s historic 254.5-meter jump and Lanisek’s event victory; Germany’s Wellinger secures third place.

Domen Prevc achieved a new ski jumping world record with a 254.5-meter jump during the season’s final event in Vikersund, surpassing Stefan Kraft’s previous record by one meter.
Anze Lanisek, also from Slovenia, won the event, with Prevc finishing in second place.
Germany’s Andreas Wellinger claimed third place with jumps totaling 236.5 meters, marking a positive end to a challenging season for the German team.
Markus Eisenbichler, a six-time world champion from Germany, retired after finishing second in the team event in Planica, reflecting on his career and the camaraderie of the sport.
The 2024-2025 ski jumping season saw Austrian and Slovenian dominance, with Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig securing the Four Hills and World Cup titles.