Philipp Raimund of Germany achieved a historic victory on March 6, 2026, securing his first-ever World Cup win in ski jumping. The triumph came during the large hill competition in Oslo, Norway, marking a significant milestone in his career.
The competition in Oslo saw a dramatic turn of events, with initial chaos leading to an eventual competition halt. Raimund, still, had already made his mark, delivering a standout performance. The win is particularly notable as it followed a start list withdrawal, sparking further debate among athletes and officials, according to reports from sportschau.de.
Raimund’s performance wasn’t the only highlight of the event. Japan enjoyed a successful day, with two athletes securing spots on the podium in Oslo, a remarkable achievement for the national team. This success was highlighted in a video recap from FIS.
Earlier in the month, Raimund too demonstrated strong form at the Lahti World Cup in Finland. He achieved a first-place finish on March 6, 2026, and a fourth-place finish on March 7, 2026, in the large hill competition. He also secured a fourth-place result in the Super Team Large Hill event on March 8, 2026. Prior to Lahti, Raimund competed at Kulm, Austria, from March 1-3, 2026, achieving a 16th-place finish in both the qualification and World Cup events on the Flying Hill HS235, and a sixth-place finish in the World Cup on February 28, 2026.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina also saw Raimund competing. He achieved a fourth-place finish in the Super Team Large Hill event on February 16, 2026, a ninth-place finish in the Large Hill event on February 14, 2026, a fourth-place finish in the Team Normal Hill event on February 10, 2026, and a first-place finish in the Normal Hill event on February 9, 2026.
Looking back further, Raimund competed in Willingen, Germany, on February 1, 2026, with results not fully detailed in available reports. The win in Oslo solidifies Raimund’s position as a rising star in the sport and sets the stage for continued success in future competitions.
According to the FIS athlete biography, Philipp Raimund was born on June 23, 2000, and currently resides in Oberstdorf, Germany.
