Nika Prevc
Prevc in 2022
CountrySlovenia
Born (2005-03-15) 15 March 2005[1]
Kranj, Slovenia
Ski clubSK Triglav Kranj
World Cup career
Seasons2022–present
Starts43
Podiums5
Wins4
Medal record
Women's ski jumping
Representing  Slovenia
European Games
Silver medal – second place2023 Kraków-MałopolskaIndividual NH
Silver medal – second place2023 Kraków-MałopolskaIndividual LH
Bronze medal – third place2023 Kraków-MałopolskaMixed NH
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2022 ZakopaneIndividual NH
Gold medal – first place2022 ZakopaneTeam NH
Gold medal – first place2023 WhistlerMixed NH
Silver medal – second place2022 ZakopaneMixed NH
Silver medal – second place2023 WhistlerIndividual NH
Silver medal – second place2023 WhistlerTeam NH
Bronze medal – third place2021 LahtiTeam NH
Updated on 14 January 2024.

Nika Prevc (born 15 March 2005) is a Slovenian ski jumper.[2]

Career

Prevc made her FIS Ski Jumping World Cup debut in November 2021 in Nizhny Tagil.[3] On 16 December 2023, in Engelberg, Switzerland, she achieved her first individual World Cup victory after finishing above her countrywoman Ema Klinec.[4]

Personal life

Prevc was born in Kranj to Božidar and Julijana Prevc; the family has since been living in the village of Dolenja Vas. She has three brothers and a sister.[5][6] All three of her brothers, Peter, Cene and Domen, are also FIS Ski Jumping World Cup jumpers.[5][7] Her father, who owns a furniture business, is an international ski jumping referee.[8]

Major tournament results

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

Year Normal hill Large hill Team NH Mixed team
202317404

World Cup

Standings

Season Position Points
2021–22 22199
2022–23 19366

Individual wins

No. Season Date Location Hill Size
1 2023–2416 December 2023  Switzerland EngelbergGross-Titlis-Schanze HS140LH
2 30 December 2023  Germany Garmisch-PartenkirchenGroße Olympiaschanze HS142LH
3 3 January 2024  Austria VillachVillacher Alpenarena HS98NH
4 4 January 2024  Austria VillachVillacher Alpenarena HS98NH

References

  1. "Nika Prevc – Player Profile – Ski Jumping". Eurosport. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  2. "PREVC Nika – Athlete Information". International Ski Federation. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  3. "V ekipi za Nižni Tagil tudi Nika Prevc". Delo (in Slovenian). 23 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  4. "Četrta zmaga družine Prevc v Engelbergu – Nika prvič na najvišji stopnički" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Mama Petra Prevca: Strah me je! A ne na zaletišču, nekje drugje". Ekipa24 (in Slovenian). Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  6. Kastelic, Peter (2 February 2015). "Najmlajši od bratov Prevc: O skokih se doma redko pogovarjamo" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  7. "Nika Prevc potrdila skupno zmago v alpskem pokalu". Žurnal24 (in Slovenian). 13 March 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  8. Lopatič, Jaka (20 January 2016). "Oče Petra Prevca bo v Oslu pod dodatnim drobnogledom" (in Slovenian). Siol. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
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