In Hoerl’s absence, Olympic Normal Hill gold medalist Philipp Raimund (GER), who claimed the first individual World Cup crown of his career in Lahti’s first men’s event last week, and and home nation favorite Forfang are heavily backed for success.
“Oslo is a classic on the World Cup calendar, and I’m looking forward to it,” said Raimund.
“The hill isn’t exactly easy, the inrun, in particular, is demanding. Nevertheless, I performed well on the hill last year (placing fifth) and that’s why I’m highly motivated to jump there again.”
Kacper Tomasiak (POL) who claimed three shock medals at Milano Cortina 2026, won silver at the FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Lillehammer (NOR) last week, before flying immediately to Lahti (FIN) where he placed 10th and seventh in the senior World Cups.
The 19-year-old admitted afterwards that he some “physical rest” after feeling a “bit off” following his excisions over recent months, but believes he can land a first individual World Cup honor in Oslo.