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Andreas StjernenNorwegian ski jumper
Date of Birth: 30.07.1988
Country:  Norway |
Content:
- Andreas Stjernen
- Rising Star
- Sochi Disappointment
- World Championship Success
- High Point: Team Gold at Oberstdorf
- Legacy
Andreas Stjernen
Early Life and DebutAndreas Stjernen, the son of former ski jumper Hroar Stjernen, made his World Cup debut in Lillehammer, Norway, in 2009, finishing 19th. Despite his early promise, it took him until the 2012/2013 season to establish himself as a regular member of the Norwegian national team.
Rising Star
Stjernen's breakthrough came in February 2013, when he finished second in the Oberstdorf ski flying event, just behind Richard Freitag. This podium finish cemented his status as one of the top flyers in the sport. He participated in the 2013 World Championships but finished fourth in the team event.
Sochi Disappointment
Stjernen missed out on a spot on the Norwegian Olympic team for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. Despite this setback, he set a new personal best in the Vikersund ski flying event in February 2016, soaring 249 meters.
World Championship Success
In 2017, Stjernen won a silver medal in the team event at the Ski Jumping World Championships in Lahti, Finland. The following year, he claimed his first World Cup victory in Bad Mitterndorf, Austria.
High Point: Team Gold at Oberstdorf
Stjernen's crowning achievement came in 2018, when he won a team gold medal at the Ski Flying World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. This victory represented the culmination of his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Legacy
Andreas Stjernen is remembered as one of Norway's most successful ski jumpers. His exceptional flying skills and determination earned him numerous accolades and a place among the legends of the sport.
