The 2008–09 Four Hills Tournament (German: Vierschanzentournee 2008/09) was the forty‑seventh edition of the annual ski jumping competition that forms part of the 2008–09 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. The tournament comprised four individual events held at the traditional venues:
| Hill | Location | Hill size (HS) | Competition date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schattenbergschanze | Oberstdorf, Germany | HS 130 | 28–29 December 2008 |
| Große Olympiaschanze | Garmisch‑Partenkirchen, Germany | HS 140 | 1 January 2009 |
| Bergisel | Innsbruck, Austria | HS 130 | 4 January 2009 |
| Paul‑Ausserleitner‑Schanze | Bischofshofen, Austria | HS 140 | 6 January 2009 |
Overall results
Wolfgang Loitzl of Austria won the overall tournament, securing the title after his victory in the final event at Bischofshofen. His performance in the last competition overcame a points deficit accumulated after the first three hills and gave him the highest aggregate score across all four venues.
The full podium for the overall standings is not comprehensively documented in this summary; detailed rankings beyond the winner require consultation of the official FIS archives for the 2008–09 season.
Significance
The Four Hills Tournament is one of the most prestigious events in ski jumping, and the 2008–09 edition continued the tradition of being contested over the New Year period, drawing significant international participation and media attention.
Sources
- International Ski Federation (FIS) – official competition results for the 2008–09 season.
- Historical records of the Four Hills Tournament.
