Schlieri Mania

Four Hills Champion

Winning the Four Hills tournament is almost a distant dream for every ski jumper; but for Austria’s Gregor Schlierenzauer who turned 22 yesterday, it was an irreplaceable birthday present which money could never buy.

“I have fought so long for this. Now my dream has been fulfilled,” the five-time world champion Schlierenzauer said. “It is indescribable.”

It was an emotional victory for the young champion who won the tournament with an overall of 933.8 points, 25.8 points ahead of last season’s champion, Thomas Morgenstern, and 36.9 points ahead of fellow compatriot, Andreas Kofler. 

Throughout the 60 years of tournament history, this is the fourth consecutive win for Austria. Wolfgang Loltzl won in 2009 while Andreas Kofler claimed victory in 2010. Thomas Morgernstern later secured the title in 2011. 

Now that Schlierenzauer’s goal has been accomplished, he is already setting sight on a gold medal at the 2014 winter olympic games in Sochi. 

A Birthday Post

Happy 22nd Birthday, Schlieri!

We wish you a successful season ahead and may you win the four hills tonight.

Much love.

Oberstdorf - Day 2

The Four Hills Tournament has kicked off to a promising start for Austria’s Gregor Schlierenzauer after being struck by a stroke of luck in Oberstdorf on Friday. 

Despite a disappointing initial jump, he was given a second chance when a decision to restart all jumps in the first round due to bad weather was made. He, in turn, saw this as a golden opportunity to step up his game. 

All efforts and determination proved to have paid off as he emerged with a total of 283.3 points, 18.1 points ahead of fellow Austrian competitor, Andreas Kofler, and 19.0 points ahead of Thomas Morgenstern. 

It was undoubtedly a wonderful line-up on the podium. 

Harrachov - Day 4

Germany’s Richard Freitag set an astonishing personal record-breaking jump after emerging victorious in the final event; first time ever in his career.

The 20 year old, whose father, Holger Freitag, has also won this tournament back in 1983 is looking ahead to achieving more titles in the future. Before this win, his best career achievement was a silver in Norway.

Accompanying him on podium was Austria’s Thomas Morgenstern with 283.9 points and fellow countryman, Severin Freund with 277.8 points.

Schlierenzauer, on the other hand, finished eighth.

Harrachov - Day 3

Team Austria was no match for the Norwegians after falling to defeat in the team competition on Saturday. 

Gregor Schlierenzauer, David Zauner, Andreas Kofler and Thomas Morgenstern clinched the silver medals after achieving a total of 956.0 points, which was 37.7 points behind the Norwegians and 67.4 points ahead of the Slovenians. 

Austria has famously been known for dominating these team events; season after season. 

Better luck next time!