Crazy Mixed Ski Jumping Competition! After Japan and Austria, a ski jumper from Germany has also been disqualified. ZDF reports this during the transmission.
While the German medal hope Karl Geiger jumps, the bad news comes: Katharina Althaus is said to have been disqualified. This makes the German the third jumper whose rating is no longer counted. The ZDF commentators had previously reported the disqualifications of the Austrian Daniela Iraschko-Stolz and Sarah Takanashi from Japan. The reason is the suits, which have specific specifications for density and width.
“You’re feverish and trembling that you’ll make it through,” said German national coach Stefan Horngacher in an interview after the decision. “I find it a bit ridiculous”. According to ZDF expert Innauer, there is criticism behind the scenes of the strict specifications for ski jumpers’ suits. “It’s a tough number,” says Karl Geiger in consternation. “I don’t think it’s a good idea that three fell out. They will have jumped the same material as usual.” Something is “funny” there. “We’re all pissed off,” says Horst Hüttel, team manager of the ski jumpers. Althaus was checked for more than 20 minutes. You’ve felt so long until something has been found. The silver medalist in women’s jumping was “completely dissolved”. All three disqualified girls would have worn the same material as before. “We have to accept it first, but nobody understands it,” said the official angrily. “It’s crap for our sport.” He called for a meeting with those responsible about the specifications.
Ski jumping at the 2022 Winter Games: Althaus and Takanashi burst into tears after their disqualifications
As the TV pictures show, Althaus and Takanashi shed bitter tears. Both women showed great jumps. After her second jump, the Japanese burst into tears in the outrun.
Two women and two men from each nation are currently holding the mixed competition in ski jumping.
Source: Stern
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