LILLEHAMMER, Norway (Dec. 4, 2015) - Tara Geraghty-Moats (W. Fairlee, VT) led the USA, finishing 17th in the opening FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Lillehammer. Japan's Sara Takanashi took the win. Nita Englund (Florence, WI) was 27th.
Geraghty-Moats opened with a first round jump of 92.0 meters to stand 14th with Englund one spot behind in 15th on an 89.0 meter ride. In the second round, Geraghty-Moats went 89.0 meters with Englund soaring 87.0.
"I was very satisfied with my performance today,” said Geraghty-Moats. “My training this summer was less than ideal, so i just wanted to make top 30. This is a great way to start the season for me however, there are a lot of improvements I'd like to make as the season progresses."
"Great for Tara - more than we expected," said International Coach Vasja Bajc.
The women’s World Cup tour now heads to Nizhny Tagil in central Russia.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Japan's Sara Takanashi opened the campaign to regain the World Cup title she lost last season with a win on the HS100 meter hill in Lillehammer.
- Tara Geraghty-Moats (W. Fairlee, VT) was 17th for the USA, matching her second best World Cup performance.
- The World Cup tour now heads to Nizhny Tagil in central Russia.
QUOTES
Tara Geraghty-Moats
I was very satisfied with my performance today. My training this summer was less than ideal, so i just wanted to make top 30. This is a great way to start the season for me however, there are a lot of improvements I'd like to make as the season progresses.
