Ski Jumping news - Maren Lundby in seventh heaven in Slovenia

BySportsbeat

Updated 09/02/2019 at 11:51 GMT

Maren Lundby further added to her air of invincibility as she claimed a sixth FIS Ski Jumping World Cup win in a row, with victory in Slovenia.

Sara Takanashi of Japan, winner Maren Lundby of Norway and third placed Ursa Bogataj pose for photos on the podium at the end of the FIS Ladies Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Ljubno, Slovenia.

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The Norwegian jumper recorded identical distances of 90.5m in both of her jumps, totalling 268.9 points overall, 5.2 ahead of Japan's Sara Takanashi in second.

Home favourite Ursa Bogataj had the Ljubno crowds dreaming of victory when she carded a day's best 91m jump, only to be remunerated with just 130.5 points for her efforts, a score that nevertheless paved the way for a first solo world cup podium for the 23-year-old.

The result – Lundby's seventh win of the season – sees her stretch her lead at the top of the overall standings as she looks to defend her world cup title.

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The 24-year-old's 1,088 points sees her sit 171 clear of Katharina Althaus – who finished fourth on the day - in second, and 382 of former champion Takanashi in third.

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