2006–07 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
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The 2006–07 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup was the 28th
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season in
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and the unofficial World Cup season in
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with no small crystal globe awarded. Season began in
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on 24 November 2006 and finished in
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on 25 March 2007. The individual World Cup overall winner was
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(first for Poland) and he also won Nordic Tournament. Nations Cup was taken by Team of
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. 24 men's individual events on 16 different venues in 8 countries were held only in Europe this season (however World Championships was held in Asia). There were many problems because of weather conditions this season and schedule changed a lot. 7 individual events were rescheduled and 3 cancelled as
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and the
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didn't have much luck. There were also two men's team events held this season. e.on Ruhrgas was this and next season's main sponsor, and therefore, this season's leader's overall jersey was red, in reference to the company, rather than the traditional yellow. Peaks of the season were FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 4H and Nordic Tournament.


Map of world cup hosts


Calendar


Men's Individual


Men's Team


Standings


Overall


Nations Cup


Prize money


Four Hills Tournament


Nordic Tournament


See also

* 2006 Grand Prix (top level summer series) * 2006–07 FIS Continental Cup (2nd level competition)


Notes


References


World Cup standings
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