David Kubacki and Kamil Stoch are in great spirits ahead of the 4-Hills-Tournament in Innsbruck. Both finished the qualification in first and second place respectively. A skydiver from Novy Targ admitted that he tried to bribe his colleague.
The 71st 4-Hills-Tournament enters its decisive phase. On Wednesday, January 4, the penultimate competition will take place, which can determine the winner. After two competitions in Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Halvor Egner Granerud took the lead with a 26.8 point advantage over second-place David Kubacki. Peter Zhyla was the third.
TCS qualification. Kubatsky the first, Stoch the second
Byalo-Chervoni performed very well in the qualification for the competition in Innsbruck. David Kubacki finished first, gaining a four-point lead over second Kamil Stoch. The three-time winner of the 4-Hills-Tournament jumped 126 meters and his roommate was two meters better.
The Polish jumpers are in a very good mood. Shortly after qualifying, Kamil Stoch told Eurosport that the qualifying went well for him. “The jump was very good. I guess it was a matter of creating a good feeling. From jump to jump, it will be easier for me to correct small things, ”he said.
Kamil Stoch: I let him win
The three-time Olympic champion also spoke about the defeat from David Kubatsky. “I didn’t lose, he won me.” I gave him permission (laughs) – he said.
For winning the qualification for the Four Hills Tournament, participants receive a bonus of three thousand Swiss francs. Referring to this fact, Kamil Stoch said that he asked his fellow representative to share information with him. - If only I could give a hundred, - the master from Zomba said jokingly, whose words were quoted by sport.pl.
David Kubacki: I wanted him to win
David Kubacki also commented on the qualification, commenting on his performance and the result of Kamil Stoch. “The attackers will say that I had such a barrel that it was impossible to let it go,” he said.
I wanted to give it to him (to win - ed.), but it was so windy that I was just dragged,” he stressed.
Regarding the topic of the award, David Kubatsky admitted that he had found another way to calm his colleague. “He told me downstairs that I was lucky, I don’t know. He said I should give him a hundred. I wanted to bribe him with beer, let’s see how it ends, - said Kubacki, quoted by sport.pl.
Four Hills Tournament. Competitions in Innsbruck - where to watch?
The ski jumping competition in Innsbruck, which will be held as part of the 4-Hills-Tournament, is scheduled for December 4 at 10:00. 13:30 The broadcast of the competition will be available on channels such as Eurosport 1 or TVN, as well as on online services such as: Eurosport Player, player.pl and polsatboxgo.pl.
Source: Wprost
