SafekipediaAndreas Felder
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Andreas Felder, born on March 6, 1962, was an Austrian ski jumper who became one of the sport's greatest athletes. He competed against other famous jumpers like Jens Weißflog and Matti Nykänen.
Felder achieved amazing results, finishing in the top three places six times in the World Cup. He was especially proud to win the overall World Cup title in the 1990/91 season.
Felder began winning major medals in 1982 when he helped his team win a silver medal at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. His skill and determination made him a hero for many fans around the world.
Career
Andreas Felder started his ski jumping career in the 1984/85 season and did very well. He won several competitions, including one in Thunder Bay, Canada, but came in second overall that season. At the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld, he won silver medals in both individual and team events.
Felder kept doing great, winning gold and bronze medals at the 1987 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and the 1987 Holmenkollen ski festival. In the 1990/91 season, he won the overall World Cup title and a team gold medal at the Nordic World Ski Championships 1991. He also won a silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. Felder finished his career with a win in Planica, Slovenia, in 1992. After retiring, he worked as a manager for ski teams in Austria and Germany.
Ski flying
On 9 March 1986, Felder tied the world ski jumping distance record with Matti Nykänen at 191 metres during the FIS Ski Flying World Championships in Austria. The next year, he almost broke the record again during a training event in Planica.
Coaching
In 1995, Felder became the head coach of the Austrian ski jumping team. He helped athletes win in the Four Hills Tournament and the 1995-96 World Cup. Later, he returned as coach in 2018, helping Stefan Kraft win medals in international competitions.
World Cup
Standings
Wins
Ski jumping world records
Andreas Felder almost broke a record in ski jumping, but he touched the ground before reaching the official distance. This means the record was not recognized.
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 1986 | Kulm K185 | Tauplitz/Bad Mitterndorf, Austria | 191 | 627 |
| 13 March 1987 | Velikanka bratov Gorišek K185 | Planica, Yugoslavia | 192 | 630 |
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