January 12, 2014 (Sapporo, Japan) – Canada’s Atsuko Tanaka was just off the podium for a career-best 4th while the USA’s Lindsey Van claimed 5th as Japanese jumper Sara Takanashi notched her sixth World Cup win of the season today in Sapporo, Japan.  Coline Mattel (FRA) was second and Irina Avvakumova (RUS) was third.

Tanaka had jumps of 85.0m and 91.5m for 215.2 points while Van jumped 83.5m and 93.0m for 214.2 points. Takanashi sealed another victory with jumps of 97.0m and 91.0m for 237.1 points.

The USA’s Jessica Jerome was seventh with teammate Alissa Johnson in 14th. Canada’s Taylor Henrich was 36th, the USA’s Abby was 39th while American Nita Englund was 48th.

The women jumpers now head to Zao, Japan for a pair of World Cups Jan. 18-19.

Full results here.