Kacper Tomasiak enters the 2026/2027 ski jumping World Cup season as the designated favorite for the newly established under-23 classification. According to German media reports, including Sport.de, the 19-year-old Polish talent is expected to dominate his age cohort following a breakthrough summer campaign.
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- Tomasiak opens the winter calendar as a leading candidate in the newly introduced U23 classification featuring a green leader’s bib.
The Genesis of the Green Bib in Lillehammer
The International Ski Federation (FIS) rolls out a dedicated under-23 classification for the upcoming World Cup circuit, which officially launches on November 20 in Lillehammer, Norway. FIS race director Sandro Pertile confirmed that the leader of this youth standings will compete wearing a distinctive green bib. Points will derive strictly from standard World Cup individual event results, and a formal medal ceremony will conclude the season for the top young competitors.
German outlet Sport.de identified Tomasiak as the clear athlete to beat for this secondary crystal globe. The 19-year-old, born in 2007, acknowledged the tactical addition to the calendar. It’s good that there is such an additional classification,
Tomasiak told skijumping.pl. In other disciplines, something like that also exists, for example in cross-country skiing. It’s another interesting aspect for journalists, fans, and us to have the opportunity to compare ourselves within our age category.
Summer Validation in Klingenthal and Zakopane
Tomasiak’s status as a youth pacesetter rests on a rapid ascent through international and domestic fields.
Domestically, the momentum continued through the summer Polish championships in Zakopane. Tomasiak claimed two gold titles—securing the individual crown and a team duet victory alongside Jakub Wolny. These results followed a minor scare during an autumn training camp in Oberstdorf, where national team coach Maciej Maciusiak reported that the jumper suffered a fall on the facility’s rough landing area. Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed no structural damage to his knees, allowing the athlete to resume full preparations through camps in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Polish Roster Outlined for Pre-Season Tests
SportoweFakty outlined the broader Polish roster heading into the final pre-season tests in Klingenthal, noting that Tomasiak will travel alongside teammates Paweł Wąsek, Maciej Kot, Dawid Kubacki, and Jakub Wolny.
| Athlete | Key Milestone / Venue | Status for 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Kacper Tomasiak | Klingenthal / Zakopane | U23 Favorite / A-Team Starter |
| Paweł Wąsek | National Championships | A-Team Regular |
| Dawid Kubacki | International Circuit | Veteran Core |
Autumn Horizon and International Circuit Schedule
Before winter points are contested, Tomasiak’s immediate schedule features the final of the Summer Grand Prix in Klingenthal scheduled for October 24-25. Following the World Cup opener in Lillehammer, the tour moves to Ruka a week later, with Wisła hosting the first Polish stop of the season in early December.
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