FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Lake Placid February 6 to 9
Ski Jumping Complex in Lake Placid. All photos courtesy: ORDA
While many people are excited for Sunday’s “Big Game,” another major sporting event is happening in the Adirondacks this weekend. The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup comes to the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid for a third straight year.
Not only are top ski jumping athletes coming to Lake Placid, but history will be made as the best female ski jumpers on the planet will compete in an FIS Ski Jumping World Cup hosted by the U.S. for the first time.
Women’s World Cup comes to the U.S. for the first time.
“Hosting the first women’s Ski Jumping World Cup in the United States is a historical milestone and a true honor,” said Darcy Rowe Norfolk, Director of Communications and Public Information Officer for New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA). “This event represents the tremendous strides women have made in ski jumping, and while there’s more progress to be made, we’re proud to contribute to this groundbreaking chapter in the sport.”
Lake Placid’s Ski Jumping Complex trains elite athletes year round.
While men’s ski jumping was part of the inaugural 1924 Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France, women did not compete on the Olympic stage until the 2014 Sochi Games.
Women first competed on the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup tour during the 2011–12 season when American Sarah Hendrickson claimed the first overall points title. In 2009, U.S. teammate Lindsey Van, a perennial star of the Continental Cup circuit, won the gold medal in the inaugural women’s ski jumping event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
Key facts about this year’s event:
Dates: February 6-9, 2025
Location: Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid, N.Y.
Events: Men’s and Women’s Qualification/Individual; Mixed Team
All events on Large Hill HS 128
New Additions: Women’s individual competitions and a mixed team event
Three-peat for Ski Jumping World Cup in Lake Placid.
The Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup returned to Lake Placid in 2023 after a 33-year hiatus. This year, the addition of women’s events and mixed-team competition will bring together top male and female athletes, including Olympic medalists, Crystal Globe winners, and rising stars.
The Lake Placid World Cup is part of the 2024-2025 FIS tour, which spans Europe, Asia, and North America. The season opens in November and concludes in Planica, Slovenia, in March. Lake Placid is one of nine venues hosting men’s and women’s competitions. The World Championships are scheduled for February 27 to March 8 in Trondheim, Norway.
The calm before the competitive storm in Lake Placid.
The world's top ski jumpers convene in Lake Placid.
Among the men, current World Cup leaders (as of February 2) are Daniel Tschofenig (Austria), Jan Hoerl (Austria), Stefan Kraft (Germany)
Among the women, 19-year-old Nika Prevc (Slovenia) is at the top of the leaderboard. She’s the 2024 Crystal Globe winner. Following her are Katharina Schid (Germany), Eirin Maria Kvandal of Norway, and Alexandria Loutitt (Canada), 2023 World Champion
Team USA athletes to keep an eye on.
We will be following Tate Frantz, a Lake Placid native, closely. In September 2024, the 19-year-old placed third overall in the International Ski Federation's fourth Summer Grand Prix, held on Sept. 15 in Wisla, Poland. He became the first American men’s ski jumper to earn a podium finish at that event since Clint Jones in 2002.
Other American notables include Erik Belshaw and Annika Belshaw, brother and sister from Steamboat Springs, COI; Kevin Bickner from Wauconda, IL; Sandra Sproch from Chicago, IL; and Josie Johnson, Paige Jones and Samantha Manuga from Park City, UT.
An overview of the schedule of events.
High flying excitement in Lake Placid.
Thursday, Feb. 6 | Women’s training and qualification rounds
Friday, Feb. 7 | Women’s individual competition, men’s official training and qualification, opening ceremonies, and athlete meet and greet
Saturday, Feb. 8 | Men’s and women’s individual competitions, mixed team event
Sunday, Feb. 9 | Men’s individual competition
For a current, detailed schedule, visit the Olympic Jumping Complex website.
Be part of an unforgettable experience.
As people from around the globe tune in to watch, this is your chance to be there in person and feel the excitement of the international crowd as elite ski jumpers soar from the towering heights of Lake Placid’s legendary HS 128-meter jump.
As the competition intensifies, so will the atmosphere. Prepare for an unforgettable experience with food and beverage vendors, a live DJ energizing the crowd, toasty fire pits, cozy patio heaters, and fun games like cornhole to keep the energy high.
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or soaking in the vibrant scene, this event is more than just a competition — it’s an experience that has become the must-see event of the winter season in the Adirondacks.
Recent FIS World Cup ski jumping action.
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