Ski jumping: Poland’s Żyła claims World Cup podium in Willingen

Poland's Piotr Żyła finished second in the men's ski-jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Sunday, claiming his 17th career individual World Cup podium.

Poland's Piotr Żyła celebrates during the award ceremony of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup event in Willingen, Germany, on Sunday.

Photo: EPA/Friedemann Vogel

The 34-year-old produced a jump of 137 metres to finish behind Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud, who leads this season’s World Cup standings.

The second round of the event had to be cancelled due to difficult weather conditions.

FIS World Cup in #Willingen:
1. Halvor Egner Granerud 🇳🇴
2. Piotr Zyla 🇵🇱
3. Markus Eisenbichler 🇩🇪
The second round was canceled due to the difficult wind conditions.https://t.co/R2WmewkzJE#skijumping #FISskijumping

— FIS Ski Jumping (@FISskijumping) January 31, 2021

The second-highest placed Pole, Klemens Murańka, finished fourth.

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Source: PAP