Eva Pinkelnig extends lead in overall standings with victory in Zao, Anna Odine Stroem secures podium finish

It was the Austrian's fifth win of the season continues an excellent run of eight consecutive podium finishes dating back to December 11. Meanwhile, Anna Odine Stroem of Norway finished third to get on the podium for the first time since New Year's Day to further enhance her position as third overall. Attention now turns to two large hill events in Hinterzarten, Germany on January 28 and 29.

‘Look at the energy’ - Pinkelnig extends World Cup lead with victory in Zao

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Eva Pinkelnig extended her lead at the top of the overall ski jump World Cup standings with victory in Zao, Japan.

It was the Austrian's fifth win of the season and continues a formidable run of eight consecutive podium finishes dating back to December 11.

She scored 230.1 points overall, to edge out German Selina Freitag, who enjoyed a season best silver medal, by 1.3 points.

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Her lead ahead of another German, Katharina Althaus, is now at 263 points after Althaus finished seventh.

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway finished third to get on the podium for the first time since New Year's Day to further enhance her position as third overall.

There is a small break before the action resumes, with two large hill events in Hinterzarten, Germany on January 28 and 29.

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