Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, a 25-year-old athlete, showed promise during the ski jumping competition by securing a third-place position after his first jump, achieving a distance of 136 meters. Just 4 points behind Japan's Ren Nikaido and 2.5 points behind Slovenia's Domen Prevc, Sundal aimed to maintain his position in the final round. However, in the second round, he managed a 135.5-meter jump which initially placed him in second, but was soon overtaken by Prevc, ultimately pushing Sundal down to third place.

As the competition progressed, Nikaido, who was still leading, couldn't surpass Prevc, but completed a strong jump securing the silver medal. Sundal, feeling the pressure, quickly recognized that fourth place was imminent as he toughed it out against high-caliber opponents. His disappointment was palpable; he noted the intense challenge faced from fellow competitors and acknowledged the difficulty of being so close yet finishing out of the medal standings.

Sundal expressed profound disappointment at narrowly missing out on a medal, citing the narrow margin that separated him from the bronze position held by Kacper Tomasiak. His experience exemplifies the fierce competition at elite levels of the sport where marginal differences can determine outcomes, and his performance, although strong, highlighted the challenges of consistently succeeding under competitive pressure, leaving him with a bittersweet feeling despite the commendable effort put forth in the event.