Mar 1 • 06:50 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

Aigro achieved the third result of the season at the World Cup stage: the first jumps were not easy mentally

Estonian ski jumper Artti Aigro placed 17th at the first World Cup event following the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Artti Aigro, the Estonian ski jumper, participated in his first World Cup event after the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing in 17th place at the Kulm ski flying hill in Austria. He scored 362.0 points across two jumps, with his highest being 198 meters on the first try, earning 180.1 points before improving to 197.5 meters and earning 181.9 points on his second jump. This result marked Aigro's third best performance of the season.

The competition was won by Slovenian jumper Domen Prevc, who achieved jumps of 213.5 and 228.5 meters, racking up 433.0 points. Austrian Stephan Embacher took second place with 431.9 points, while another Austrian, Jonas Schuster, finished in third with 401.1 points. Aigro expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting that while the early jumps were mentally challenging, he was pleased with breaking into the top 20 despite less than ideal weather conditions.

This event reflects Aigro's ongoing journey in competitive ski jumping following significant events like the Winter Olympics, showcasing his resilience and determination in the sport. His performance gains attention not only within Estonia but also among the international ski jumping community, as he continues to improve his scores and experience in high-pressure competitions.

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