Fine Career for Jan Matura

There is news of a great retreat in the world of the jump. Czech Jan Matura has decided to put an end to his competitive career.

Friday 5 May 2017 3 minutes reading time

True that the addicts in the pre-Olympic season are generally a rarity, but in this case the news does not seem surprising. However, the 37-year-old bohemian had struggled far in the winter just ended (this is evidenced by the fact that he has not even scored a World Cup) and competition in the Czech Republic movement is making itself rather aggressive. "My body no longer holds," said the person concerned, "My knees and my back are more aching than the past. I considered the idea of â€‹â€‹trying to participate in the PyeongChang Olympic Games, but in the end prevailed the will to stop and stay with my family. In the future I want to stay in the jumping environment, we will see in what role. " Mature, Lomnice nad Popelkou school, began his adventure in the Nordic Combined. In this discipline he managed to get a place in the top 10 in the circuit at the end of the 90s, taking part in three World Cup editions. Starting from the 2001-'02 season, however, he decided to dedicate himself to the special jump, thus starting a three-luster career where he won 2 wins and 4 podiums in the World Cup, plus several other prestigious placements, including a 5th place In the race at Large Hill at the Fiemme World Championships 2013. However, at the end of that winter of grace, he finished the overall ranking of the top circuit. Before the final end, there is still some jumping in the future of Jan. During the summer he will participate in three events to greet properly. He will take part in an exhibition at Lomnice nad Popelkou, at the Frenstat Continental Cup races and national championships.

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