Jan Hoerl wins first ski jumping World Cup title with huge leap at event in Poland and says 'I am speechless'
BySportsbeat
Updated 05/12/2021 at 23:40 GMT
The Austrian produced a huge second-round effort to top the standings. Jan Hoerl went extremely long and it was enough for him to secure victory in the ski jumping event in Poland. "It was really tricky out there but this is my first victory, I am speechless. I am really happy," the Austrian said following his win.
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Jan Hoerl became a World Cup winner for the first time with a 128-metre jump securing him victory in Poland.
The Austrian compiled 261.9 points for his two efforts to beat Norway's Marius Lindvik by 6.7, while Hoerl's compatriot Stefan Kraft finished third.
Lindvik was the leader after the first round, his 122-metre effort one metre further than Hoerl and Cene Prevc.
However, Lindvik's 124-metre round two jump opened the door for Hoerl and he delivered a fabulous effort to win.
"It was really tricky out there but this is my first victory, I am speechless. I am really happy," he said.
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