Takanashi wins again on women's ski jump World Cup

More sports February 17, 2013

Takanashi wins again on women's ski jump World Cup

LJUBNO, Slovenia (AP) — Japanese teenager Sara Takanashi earned her second victory in two days at a women's ski jump World Cup meet in Ljubno, dominating a normal hill event on Sunday.

The 16-year-old Takanashi had the longest jumps in both rounds, clearing 89.5 and 92 meters to win with 266.9 points. Coline Mattel of France was a distant second with 243.3 points, ahead of Sarah Hendrickson of the United States on 241.8.

Takanshi was the only jumper to clear 90 meters and extended her already large lead in the overall World Cup standings. Takanashi has 1,137 points, with Hendrickson second on 847. Mattel is third with 733.

Takanashi also won Saturday's event, ahead of Hendrickson.

Subjects
- Sports,
- Nordic skiing,
- Women's skiing,
- Skiing
Locations
- Slovenia,
- Eastern Europe,
- Europe

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