German ski jumpers at the Olympics: 'It hurts very, very much'
German ski jumper Katharina Schmid expressed her deep disappointment after a poor performance in her final Olympic event.
German Ski Jumping Debacle: "That It Ends Like This Is Tough"
Germany's ski jumpers faced disappointing results at the Olympic competition in Predazzo, marked by challenging windy conditions.
Draisaitl and Schmid – Flag Bearers from Two Worlds, Yet United by Much
German flag bearers Leon Draisaitl and Katharina Schmid, representing different sports, share common emotions and pride despite their financial disparities.
Preview: Here's What the Olympic Day Brings
The 2026 Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday evening at Milan's San Siro, with hockey player Leon Draisaitl and ski jumper Katharina Schmid set to carry the German flag together.
Flag Bearer Katharina Schmid: Pioneer on the Brink of Departure
Katharina Schmid has pushed boundaries in her sport as she approaches the conclusion of her career at the Olympic Games, knowing when it is time to step away.
Preview: This is what the Olympic Day brings
The Olympic Games 2026 officially begin with the opening ceremony at the San Siro in Milan, where German athletes Leon Draisaitl and Katharina Schmid will carry the national flag together.
Olympic Winter Games: Draisaitl and Schmid are the German flag bearers
Ski jumper Katharina Schmid and ice hockey player Leon Draisaitl will be the German flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Italy, as decided by a fan vote and the German Olympic Sports Confederation.
Ski Jumping: Prevc Wins Again Among Women
In the second day of the 'Two Nights Tour', Selina Freitag placed third while Nika Prevc from Slovenia secured the overall victory, and Abigail Strate of Canada achieved her first World Cup win amid a farewell to record world champion Katharina Schmid.
Ski jumper Katharina Schmid: The front jumper is retiring
Katharina Schmid, the most successful active German ski jumper and record world champion, announced her retirement after 15 years in competitive sports during a gathering in Fischen im Allgäu.
Career End at 29 – Germany's Most Successful Ski Jumper Says Goodbye
Katharina Schmid, Germany's most successful ski jumper, announces her retirement from active competition at the age of 29 after this winter season.