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Nika Prevc bounces back day after disqualification with statement victory in Wisla

Nika Prevc (SLO) bounced back from yesterday’s disqualification with a statement victory in Wisła, Poland, on Friday.

Nika Prevc (SLO) bounced back from yesterday’s disqualification with a statement victory in Wisła, Poland, on Friday.

Jumps of 128m and 130m helped the reigning Crystal Globe champion reach a total of 259.7 points, finishing 12.8 points clear of teammate Nika Vodan (SLO). Eirin Maria Kvandal (NOR) rounded out the podium in third.

It is Prevc’s first-ever victory in Poland and her second World Cup win of the season.

The 20-year-old Slovenian set the tone with her opening 128m jump, earning 130.5 points and establishing a 9.9-point lead over teammate and top-qualifier Vodan.

Prevc never relinquished that advantage, and a strong second jump of 130m (129.2 points) secured her triumph.

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