Stephan Embacher

Stephan Embacher (born 12 January 2006 ) is an Austrian ski jumper who competes in the World Cup. He is considered one of the most promising young athletes in the sport, having won multiple titles at the Nordic Junior World Ski Championships and achieving a World Cup podium early in his senior career. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the men's super team.

Early life Embacher was born in Hopfgarten im Brixental, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. He began ski jumping at a young age and later attended the prestigious Schigymnasium Stams, a major development center for Austrian winter athletes. He represents the Kitzbüheler SC.

Career Junior career Embacher enjoyed significant success at junior level. At the 2024 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Planica, he won the gold medal on the normal hill. He successfully defended his title at the 2025 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, becoming one of the few athletes to win consecutive junior world titles.

He also earned medals in the team and mixed team events at the junior world championships.

World Cup Embacher made his FIS Ski Jumping World Cup debut on 3 January 2024 at the Four Hills stop in Innsbruck, scoring points in his first career World Cup event.

Style and reputation Embacher is noted for his strong takeoff mechanics, balanced flight position, and consistency across variable wind conditions. His early results have established him as one of Austria's most promising young jumpers.

World Cup results Individual podiums 1 podium** 2nd – Falun, Sweden (large hill), 26 November 2025