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Horngacher Sets Two-Medal Goal and Confirms Germany’s Olympic Ski Jump Team

Confidence in Andreas Wellinger’s late uptick frames tempered ambitions for Italy.

Overview

  • After a difficult season that included a low World Cup standing, 36th at the Four Hills and omission from the Ski Flying Worlds, Andreas Wellinger rebounded in Willingen with sixth and eighth places and a 150.5‑metre jump.
  • Head coach Stefan Horngacher said two medals would be a satisfying Olympic return and insisted he trusts any of his athletes to deliver.
  • Germany’s four-man roster is set with Philipp Raimund, Felix Hoffmann, Pius Paschke and Andreas Wellinger.
  • Karl Geiger did not qualify for the Olympics and is an alternate despite a late podium in Willingen, which Horngacher said came too late.
  • Horngacher said the squad heads to the Games with a good feeling, though Willingen’s results are an imperfect benchmark because some top jumpers were absent.