Boot-size blunder costs Austrian ski jumper Olympic gold bid

Daniel Tschofenig’s Olympic gold bid ended when his ski boots were four millimeters too long, triggering a disqualification after he used new boots in practice and failed to confirm compliance. He had qualified for the final, but the setback came as Slovenian Domen Prevc won gold in challenging conditions, with Japan’s Ren Nikaido and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak finishing behind. The incident comes as officials emphasize stricter equipment checks and anti-tampering rules.