Another former top Slovenian jumper got a job abroad
Professional headquarters of the Finnish ski jumping team, which has been run as head coach since last year Igor Medvedit will strengthen another former top Slovenian jumper. Namely Anze Semenicwho concluded his sports career in 2022 in Planica, where he then flew as much as 249.5 meters away in the experimental series.
“The contract with Anzhet should come into force on 1 June. We have received a green light from the Finnish federation, « he is for Finnish television station Yle revealed a bear and thanked Kimmu Savolainenwho has been watching over the Finnish jumps last season. « Kimmo was of great help to us, as we were in a difficult position, » said the 44-year-old Ljubljana man.
Anze Semenic was looking forward to his victory in 2018 in Zakopane. Photo: Janek Skarzynski/AFP
He revealed that with the coach of the Slovenian species Robert Hrgota also discussed the possibilities of cooperation. « We talked about preparing at the same venues – at the end of June in Kranj and Planica and then in September in Oberstdorf, » Medved confided, pleased that the Finnish national team has more money than in previous season.
“Let’s go in the right direction. Unlike last year, we have already begun to prepare for the new season, « said Finnish head coach.
Anze Semenic (year 1993) was looking forward to his greatest success in the World Cup in late January 2018 in Zakopane, where he celebrated a high -profile victory. At the World Ski Cup Championships a month later in Oberstdorf, he then took 14th place in the individual race, contributing the most points to the silver medal of Slovenia in the team test.