Breaking: Lindvik Withdrawn From Four Hills Tournament After Innsbruck Qualifying Collapse
In Innsbruck on Saturday, Marius Lindvik failed to advance from qualifying, finishing 51st and eliminating any chance to compete in Sunday’s Four Hills event. Later that evening, the Norwegian ski federation confirmed the jumper would be withdrawn from the remaining rounds of the tournament.
Staff revealed a revised plan: lindvik will move on to Bischofshofen as part of a shortened schedule,but first he heads home to Lillehammer for focused training. benjamin Oestvold will join the team as his replacement, arriving tomorrow evening.
Lindvik did not disguise his disappointment. “It’s so weak it’s embarrassing. I don’t know why this happens. It’s irritating,” he said after an unsuccessful qualifying run. he stood 22nd in the overall standings at the time.
The withdrawal came after a joint assessment by the athlete and coaching staff.“If Marius wasn’t ready for this, nothing would have happened. This is a joint decision to ensure he’s prepared for Zakopane,” said Jan-Erik Aalbu, the Norwegian team’s sports director.
Norway’s performance in the 74th Four Hills Tournament has been below expectations. At the halfway mark, the best Norwegian performer was Kristoffer eriksen Sundal in 12th place.
| aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 74th Four Hills Tournament |
| Lindvik’s Innsbruck result | 51st in qualifications |
| Withdrawal | From remaining rounds of the tournament |
| Replacement | Benjamin Oestvold; arrival planned for tomorrow evening |
| Next target event | Zakopane |
| Mid-tournament Norwegian best | Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, 12th at halfway |
| Lindvik’s halfway overall | 22nd |
For broader context on the event, you can visit the official Four Hills site: Vierschanzentournee.
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