Thomas Hörl
Thomas Hörl (born 20 August 1981) is an Austrian former ski jumper who competed from 1997 to 2003.
| Thomas Hörl | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Full name | Thomas Hörl |
| Born | 20 August 1981 Saalfelden, Austria |
| Personal best | 224.5 m (737 ft) Planica, 16 March 2000 |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 2000–2003 |
| Updated on 18 May 2015. | |
Career
After winning the Alpen Cup in 1996 at the age of fifteen, together with medalling in junior level competitions, Hörl started his senior level World Cup career in Bischofshofen on 8 January 2000. At the end of that season, on 16 March 2000 in Planica, he set a world record jump of 224.5 m (737 ft).[1]
Hörl retired from ski jumping after the 2003 Continental Cup season.
Ski jumping world record
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 March 2000 | Velikanka bratov Gorišek K185 | Planica, Slovenia | 224.5 | 737 |
References
- "Letalnica, Planica " Skisprungschanzen-Archiv "" (in German). skisprungschanzen.com. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
External links
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tommy Ingebrigtsen |
World's longest ski jump 224.5 m (737 ft) 16 March 2000 – 18 March 2000 |
Succeeded by Andreas Goldberger |
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