Kacper Tomasiak flies through qualifying in Klingenthal
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
Polish jumper Kacper Tomasiak signed the best jump in qualifying for the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal with 144 meters, ahead of high-level competition made up of the world's best. A performance reminiscent of his form at the last Polish championships.
According to Sport.
Context
Three-time Olympic medalist Kacper Tomasiak demonstrated his potential during qualifying for the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal, where he achieved the best jump. His success in this competition could influence his preparation for the upcoming World Cup, while also highlighting the dynamics of the Polish ski jumping team.
Why it matters
Kacper Tomasiak's performance during qualifying for the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal underlines his excellent form, confirmed by his recent successes at the Polish championships. With a jump of 144 meters, he positioned himself as a serious competitor before the start of the World Cup, drawing attention to himself in a very tough competition. This qualifying victory could also boost the confidence of the Polish team as a whole.
Key points
- Kacper Tomasiak flies through qualifying in Klingenthal.
- Polish jumper Kacper Tomasiak signed the best jump in qualifying for the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal with 144 meters, ahead of high-level competition made up of the world's best.
- Tomasiak odpalił petardę! Nie miał sobie równych w Klingenthal.
The qualifications for the Summer Grand Prix ski jumping in Klingenthal offered a quality spectacle, notably thanks to the brilliant performance of Kacper Tomasiak. The Polish jumper, three-time Olympic medalist, confirmed his excellent form, already seen during the recent national championships in Poland, by achieving an impressive jump of 144 meters to win this preliminary phase.
This German event, which closes the Summer Grand Prix, brought together almost the entire world ski jumping elite, offering a real barometer of the hierarchy before the upcoming opening of the World Cup. The training sessions were also revealing: Tomasiak placed tenth then twelfth, while his compatriot Paweł Wąsek was also in the top 30 in both sessions.
The qualifying format was experimented by the International Federation (FIS): the results of this qualifying session determined the starting order of the main competition. Thus, the last qualifier will start first on Sunday and no longer according to the general classification. This new system would add an additional challenge to these qualifications.
Among the Poles, Jakub Wolny and Klemens Joniak crossed the bar with difficulty, finishing in 45th and 47th places respectively, while Dawid Kubacki disappointed with a jump of 117.5 meters, failing to qualify (52nd).
But it was Tomasiak who captivated attention with his jump of 144 meters, just half a meter behind Jan Hoerl's best jump (144.5 m). However, the Pole's landing quality allowed him to win the qualifications ahead of the Austrian, with 144.6 points against 141.6 for Hoerl.
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Behind, Norwegian Marius Lindvik also impressed with a jump of 142.5 meters, narrowly losing out (0.6 points) to Tomasiak. Maciej Kot and Paweł Wąsek validated their place in the final with respective jumps of 136 and 134 meters.
Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, another favorite seen during training, was unable to compete with the Pole despite a good jump of 137 meters.
The title holder of the Summer Grand Prix, Naoki Nakamura, sealed the victory for Tomasiak at the end of the session, who thus established himself as a serious candidate for victory in the main competition on Sunday at 1:35 p.m.
Ranking of qualifications - Polish selection:
- Kacper Tomasiak – 144 m (144.6 pts)
- Maciej Kot – 136 m (132.2 pts)
- Paweł Wąsek – 134 m (130 pts)
- Klemens Joniak – 128.5 m (112 pts)
- Jakub Wolny – 125.5 m (110.1 pts)
- Dawid Kubacki – 117.5 m (99 pts, unqualified)
Klingenthal will thus offer a strong competition which will serve as a major indicator one month before the opening of the Ski Jumping World Cup, with Kacper Tomasiak in great confidence.
The rest
With this successful qualification, Kacper Tomasiak prepares to compete in the main competition of the Summer Grand Prix, where he hopes to continue his momentum. The qualifying results, which determine the starting order, add a strategic dimension to the competition. Other Polish jumpers, such as Jakub Wolny and Klemens Joniak, will also have to pull themselves together to improve their performances in the upcoming events.
Frequently asked questions
What happened during qualifying in Klingenthal?
Kacper Tomasiak achieved an impressive jump of 144 meters, winning the qualifications for the Summer Grand Prix ski jumping in Klingenthal.
Who confirmed Kacper Tomasiak's performance?
Kacper Tomasiak's performance was confirmed by the qualifying results, where he obtained 144.6 points.
Why is this jump important now?
This jump is important because it closes the Summer Grand Prix and serves as a barometer before the upcoming opening of the World Cup.
What are the new qualifying rules?
Qualifying results now determine the starting order for the main competition, with the last qualifier starting first.
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What changes were observed in other Polish jumpers?
Jakub Wolny and Klemens Joniak finished in 45th and 47th places, while Dawid Kubacki failed to qualify, finishing 52nd.