Rage erupted in ski jumping - 'I didn't want to drink today, but...'
Frustration ensued in a ski jumping competition when the judges decided to halt the men's super team event due to snow, leading to disappointment over missed jumping opportunities.
The men's super team ski jumping competition faced significant disruption when judges made the controversial decision to stop the event due to heavy snow, resulting in only a few jumps taking place. All jumps from the third round were invalidated, and medals were awarded based solely on the results from the first two rounds, which saw the Austrian team, featuring Jan Hรถrl and Stephan Embacher, take the gold.
German competitors Andreas Wellinger and Philipp Raimund expressed their frustration after finishing fourth, just 0.3 points behind the podium. Their strong performances in the third round were rendered meaningless when the round was canceled, leading to feelings of bitterness and disappointment, especially for Raimund who had initially planned not to drink but resolved to have a beer in light of their near miss.
The weather conditions cleared up almost immediately after the competition was stopped, further aggravating the situation for athletes and fans alike. Raimund criticized the decision-making of the judges, feeling that the competition could have been resumed earlier, which highlights the ongoing challenges in managing weather-related issues in winter sports.