December 08, 2013 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Taylor Henrich placed a strong 10th behind Japanese super-star, Sara Takanashi, who took the victory at the women’s ski jumping World Cup opener in Lillehammer, Norway against the largest field of women ever. Takanashi won with jumps on 102m and 96.5m and a total of 286.0 points.

Taylor Henrich (CAN) © Ski Jumping Canada

The USA’s Jessica Jerome jumped into 19th-place to secure the top spot for the U.S. Ski Team. Austria’s Daniela Iraschko-Stolz with 270.0 points was second tied with 14 year old German youngster, Gianina Ernst.

Over 70 women from 14 countries competed in Saturday’s historic event, which opened the 2014 Olympic season and the lead up to the first time women’s ski jumping will be included in the Olympic Winter Games.

Full results here.