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The Swede 28th – after just one jump

In the women's World Championship large hill final, the wind in Trondheim stopped the skiers from completing the second jump. The points from the first jump became the final result, and Swedish Frida Westman thus finished in 28th place with 77.

The Swede 28th – after just one jump

"Like spitting someone in the face"

In the World Championship in Trondheim, there are equal prize money in all events. A new experience for the female ski jumpers, who have the winter's "duschtvåls-gate" close in memory.

"Like spitting someone in the face"

The Public Criticism: "Going Home to Eat Friday Tacos"

There were only around 1,500-2,000 spectators in the stands when the women's World Championship normal hill final was decided in Trondheim. Now, the former ski jumping star Maren Lundby is directing criticism at the organizers' decision to hold the final on Friday afternoon.

The Public Criticism: "Going Home to Eat Friday Tacos"

No money for the female winner: "Got shower gel"

A ski jumping victory in the classic Garmisch-Partenkirchen means fine prize money already in the qualification. But only for the men.

No money for the female winner: "Got shower gel"