In the far north

The Ländle eagles are back in the air!

Vorarlberg's ski jumpers are off to the far north this weekend. While veteran Ulrich Wohlgenannt takes to the hill in Ruka, Finland, Niklas Bachlinger, André Fussenegger and Johannes Pölz are in action in Notodden, Norway.

The Ländle eagles are back in the air! Veteran Ulrich Wohlgenannt is competing today in the first of two Continental Cup competitions in Ruka, Finland (11.30). The Dornbirn native was last on the hill there in 2018, when he took fourth place in the Conti Cup. "I'm definitely looking forward to the hill in Ruka, where I'll see how much is possible," says the 30-year-old.

Successful in Norway
The younger generation, on the other hand, are all in Norway - Niklas Bachleitner, André Fussenegger and Johannes Pölz are competing in the FIS Cup in Notodden.

And Bachlinger from Schoppernau was particularly successful in yesterday's first jump, with the junior world champion finishing in a strong second place behind Tyrolean Simon Steinberger. "The training jump was the best, then it always went a little downhill. Nevertheless, I still managed second place," said Bachlinger happily, "if I make it onto the podium in the second competition today, I can be very happy."

Pölz from Schwarzenberg placed 13th in the first competition with two stable jumps, while Fussenegger from Dornbirn came 21st. Second competition today (13.45).