Slovenia has successfully defended its title in the men’s team large hill event at the 2025 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships held in Trondheim, Norway. The Slovenian team showcased remarkable skill and determination, finishing with a total score of 1080.8 points, narrowly beating Austria and Norway in a thrilling competition.
Key Takeaways
- Slovenia retains the men’s team title with a score of 1080.8 points.
- Austria secures silver with 1067.4 points, while Norway takes bronze with 1065.3 points.
- Anze Lanisek’s final jump clinched the victory for Slovenia.
Slovenia’s Winning Team
The Slovenian quartet comprised:
- Domen Prevc
- Anze Lanisek
- Lovro Kos
- Timi Zajc
This team had previously made history by winning the title for the first time in 2023 at their home championships in Planica. Their performance in Trondheim was a testament to their resilience and skill, especially after a challenging start to the season.
The Competition Breakdown
The competition was intense, with several teams vying for the top spot. Here’s how the final standings looked:
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovenia | 1080.8 |
| 2 | Austria | 1067.4 |
| 3 | Norway | 1065.3 |
| 4 | Germany | 1005.8 |
| 5 | Japan | 965.2 |
| 6 | Poland | 958.4 |
| 7 | Finland | 905.2 |
| 8 | USA | 888.6 |
Dramatic Final Rounds
The final rounds were particularly dramatic, with Slovenia initially leading by a comfortable margin. However, as the competition progressed, Austria and Norway closed the gap significantly. Notably, Marius Lindvik from Norway delivered the longest jump of the day at 138.5 meters, which added to the excitement.
Despite the pressure, Lanisek’s final jump of 138 meters secured Slovenia’s victory, scoring 151.4 points and ensuring they held off the fierce competition from Austria and Norway.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Slovenia not only retains its title but also sets a high standard for future competitions. The individual events are set to follow, with the male ski jumpers preparing for qualification rounds in the individual large hill event. The excitement continues as fans eagerly await to see if Slovenia can maintain its dominance in the individual categories as well.
The 2025 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships have proven to be a showcase of talent and determination, with Slovenia standing tall as a beacon of success in the ski jumping world.
Sources
- Slovenia “speechless” after soaring to Men’s Team World title defence, FIS.
- Slovenia soar to world glory to retain ski jumping men’s team title at Nordic Ski World Championships 2025, Olympics.com.
- 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships: Slovenia’s ski jumper Nika Prevc wins career-first individual gold – results, Olympics.com.
