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Ema Klinec ski jumping career conclusion

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Slovenian ski jumper Ema Klinec concluded her professional career following a successful summer season. In October 2026, Klinec secured the overall Summer Grand Prix title after the final competition in Klingenthal, Germany, finishing with 363 points. Following this victory, the 28-year-old world record holder announced her retirement from the sport. During a press conference in Ljubljana in November 2026, she confirmed her decision to step away from professional competition less than two weeks before the start of the 2026/2027 World Cup season in Lillehammer. Klinec stated that she had been considering retirement for two years, noting that while she had been preparing for the upcoming winter season, several factors regarding her well-being led to the final decision. Her career highlights included being the 2021 World Champion in Oberstdorf, setting a women’s world record in ski flying with a 226-meter jump in Vikersund, and becoming the first female ski jumper to officially surpass the 200-meter mark during competition. Despite facing serious health issues and multiple knee injuries that impacted previous seasons, including missing the Milan-Cortina Olympics, she maintained high performance levels through her final season. Following her retirement, Klinec intends to pursue a master’s degree, having recently completed her studies in psychology.

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