– It’s good to finally get out there I feel I’m good for, says a smiling Johann André Forfang NRK.
Slovenians Peter Prevc was a class in Saturday skilfyging in Vikersund. He delivered a second jump of 230 meters, which ensured victory in a league style.
But Norway was once again on the podium, and had a total of five among the 11 best in the competition.
the very best was Forfang, who with her second jump of 222 meters secured second place.
Johann André Forfang flew into second place with this jump in the second round in Vikersund.
Johann André Forfang flew into second place with this jump in the second round in Vikersund.
– Got too serious
Pall Square means a little extra Forfang this time.
He has been through a bit heavy period . he explains that he was very disappointed after being number 18 on home soil in Granåsen last weekend, and feels he generally had much rod out this season.
– it was good to get it today since it has been so difficult for Granåsen last weekend and in the race yesterday. it was good to get a decent rally, says Forfang.
NRK hop expert Johan Remen Evensen also pointed out that Forfang has jumped consistently well but repeatedly received poor conditions in their jump this season.
Forfang says that before Saturday’s competition, he has worked hard to reverse the mindset’s.
– I had to work real with myself. In Granåsen cairned home, it was training my facility … It was great for me this season. I thought it was now or never, and it became too serious. I could not handle it so well. Therefore, it was so good to succeed today, explains Forfang.
In Saturday’s competition was again difficult conditions, but not even that could stop him.
– I can jump despite the fact that it is difficult conditions. I think I was rhythmic and nice towards jumped, says Forfang.
– This is totally awesome that he can do a sufficiently good jumps and flying ground down, says national coach Alexander Stöckl.
Gangnes taken of boom
After the first half we can however Kenneth Gangnes who was best positioned of the Norwegians. He was number two behind Prevc.
But the second half was going to pose challenges for Gangnes, who finished second in Friday’s race.
It was extra bad conditions when northern man to jump his second jump. He had to leave the boom twice.
In the heavy conditions was unable Gangnes completely to make it when he finally got to jump. He landed at 209.5 meters and finished fourth.
– He was a bit skewed and did
– It’s pretty demanding to be taken in and out, but he fared quite well, says Stöckl.
See jumped to Gangnes here
See winner jumped to Prevc here
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