Engelberg (AP) – In the grand air show of Peter Prevc Germany ski jumpers received by the great hopefuls Severin Freund and Bruchpilot Richard Freitag a bitter taste the giants duel for the Tour crown.
With his double victory at the World Cup in Engelberg the superior Slovene became final for top favorites to triumph at the Four Hills Tournament and urged the twice a helpless world champion in the role of challenger. “He jumps really well and currently has the yellow jersey definitely deserves,” praised the friend World Cup leader.
Also in the 17th start succeeded friend on the unloved by him Titlis-Schanze not the jump on the podium. With jumps of 134 and 131 meters of the 27-year-old ended up in sixth place after he had 24 hours in advance become eight. Two shaky landings cost him a potential podium finish. “Too bad, I have blended twice. Unfortunately, there are times that,” said Freund.
For a moment of shock caused roommate Friday, who crashed in the final. After landing at 134.5 meters it snatched away the skis. Friday took the adversity with humor: “This is a headache I have a bit overwrought and measured the outlet..” Nevertheless, it was enough for the day before the Fourth yet to seventh place.
After the show of force by Prevc, the 142 meters clearly prevailed with 138.5 and the hill record before the Austrians Michael Hayböck and Kenneth Gangnes from Norway, ruled the principle at friend before the tour kick-off on December 29, hope. “.. The expectation is that we will win more than gain does not go Therefore, it does not make much difference whether I as the number one or two to Oberstdorf travel,” he said, adding: “I’m not the top favorite, but you can not draw any conclusions wholly owned for the tour from this weekend. “
Even head coach Werner Schuster did not want to overstate the not optimal runny rehearsal. “Even if a top result was missing, the appearance is encouraging. I am happy with Severin. He is in command and Prevc may request.”
The man in yellow was a class of its own and witnessed on Saturday even a historic moment. Because next to him was his only 16-year-old brother Domen Prevc second place on the podium – that had never happened before. Since even applauded the defeated German team. “This is sensational,” said a friend.
The Bayer who jetted directly after the competition for Gala “Sportsman of the Year” in Baden-Baden, wants to take a short break over Christmas Hills. “Jump, I will not, but a bit on the athletics hone and simply recharge their batteries,” proclaimed friend.
As a second in the overall standings, where he is now 165 points behind Prevc, it belongs to everyone case to the hot contenders for the overall victory. “Peter Prevc but in pole position. In this impressive form he is hard to beat,” said Schuster.
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