Paschke gives German fans plenty to cheer about with second win in Titisee-Neustadt

Dec 14, 2024·Ski Jumping

Pius Paschke | NordicFocus

One day after a commanding victory in the Men’s Super Team event, Pius Paschke (GER) went solo to land on top of the podium again. The 34-year old secured his fourth individual win of the 2024/25 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season in front of an enthusiastic home crowd in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany, on Saturday.

Paschke showed he is the man to beat this season as he further extended his lead in the overall World Cup ranking.

The German had qualified third behind Gregor Deschwanden (SUI) and Anze Lanisek (SLO) in qualifications, but soon improved himself as the day went by.

Paschke travelled an impressive 144.0m in the first round for a total of 149.7 points to take an early 3.8- points lead over Deschwanden (SUI).

The current World Cup leader further extended that gap with a strong second jump (144.4) to score a total of 294.1 points, 6.4 points ahead of Deschwanden.

First you work, then you win

“I did not expect this (the win),” Paschke laughed. “I knew from yesterday that I was in good shape. But first you have to do the work. I had a really good first jump and also had a really good second jump. Maybe it (the second jump) was a little bit aggressive, but it works out at the moment. I am really happy”, Paschke said afterward.

Paschke, who now has four wins, a second and a third place so far this World Cup campaign, is having the best season of his career. When asked about the secret of it all, Paschke found it difficult to find the right words. "It's all very hard to explain. Everything is just clicking right now", Paschke said.

Tschofenig in third, Wellinger misses out

Daniel Tschofenig (AUT) came third behind Paschke and Deschwanden.

Tschofenig secured his fourth podium-place finish of the season. The Austrian sat in fifth place after the first round (140.4), but managed to move up two spots thanks to a strong second jump (141.3) to score a combined total of 281.7 points.

With that, he finished ahead of Andreas Wellinger (GER). Wellinger, who won the Super Team event with Paschke on Friday, finished just outside the podium with a total of 280.0 points. Timi Zajc (SLO) followed in fifth with 277.4.

2023/24 Crystal Globe winner Stefan Kraft (AUT) missed out on the top ten in Titisee-Neustadt and landed in 11th place (265.6).

Paschke's advantage: 136 points

With one more day of competition coming up in Titisee-Neustadt, Paschke has extended his lead in the overall World Cup ranking to a massive 136 points after seven events so far this season.

Paschke has 576 points, while Tschofenig sits in second with 440. Jan Hoerl (AUT), who finished 14th on Saturday, follows in third (406). Defending Crystal Globe winner Kraft is fourth (360).

Up next....

The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt (GER) continues on Sunday 15 December with qualifications and competition in the individual event.

The women compete in Zhangjiakou (CHN) this weekend, where Katharina Schmid (GER) was victorious on the first day of action. The women have one more event coming up on Sunday 15 December.