Chinese athlete Zeng Ping made history this week by securing sixth place in the women's large hill event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The 20-year-old's performance marks the highest World Cup finish ever achieved by a Chinese ski jumper, signaling a breakthrough for China's winter sports development.
Zeng, who won two Continental Cup gold medals in Switzerland in September 2025, demonstrated remarkable consistency during the competition. Her first jump of 112.3 points positioned her sixth early in the event, which she maintained with a 114.8-point second jump covering 126.5 meters.
The historic result comes as China continues to build momentum in winter sports following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Slovenian defending champion Nika Prevc claimed victory with 250.2 points, while Japan's Nozomi Maruyama reinforced her World Cup leadership with a third-place finish.
Zeng's achievement is particularly notable given the technical demands of the large hill discipline, which requires athletes to combine aerial technique with precise landings. Sports analysts suggest her performance could inspire greater participation in winter sports across Asia.
