Nika

Rasnov – Nika Križnar, Slovenian’s best female ski jumper this winter, won a World Cup event in Rasnov, Romania on Thursday in what is the second World Cup victory in her career. She is now also in the lead in overall rankings.

Ramsau – Slovenian ski jumper Nika Križnar placed second in the opening World Cup event for women in Austria’s Ramsau on Friday, in what is her career best. Another Slovenian, Urša Bogataj, finished fourth.

With jumps of 91.5 and 94 metres and 245.1 points, Križnar, 20, was only outperformed by Austria’s Marita Kramer (94 and 96 metres and 253.6 points).

Jumping 93 and 89 metres (254.8 points) for her 30 career victory, Lundby narrowed her lag behind the overall World Cup leader Chiara Hölzl of Austria to a mere 26 points. Hölzl placed 7th today.