News
January 28, 2025
FIRST INTERNATIONAL VICTORY FOR MYRTHE
Myrthe Jager took her first international victory among the seniors in Vysna Boca, Slovakia. The Kranenburg native defeated all competition in the slalom on Tuesday during the first of three FIS Cup competitions in Slovakia. The foundation for the victory was laid in a strong first run in which Myrthe was more than a second ahead of the other participants. In the second run she was the last to go down and she skied a solid run to ultimately leave 0.67 seconds over the Polish Patrycja Florek, who is more than 100 places higher in the world rankings. Florek's compatriot Kinga Bala finished the slalom in third.
Jager traveled with compatriot and teammate Lara Eindhoven, who finished 13th, from the Austrian home base of Snowsports Academy Racing for the Slovak triptych. Apart from the Dutch contribution, the strongest female skiers from Eastern European countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary are at the start. Two more slaloms in the Tatra Mountains are scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday, after which Myrthe will travel back to the Netherlands for a week.
January 28, 2025
The first month of crowdfunding already provides a nice contribution to Myrthe's career
Getting to the international top in alpine skiing requires much more than the talent, dedication and focus that Myrthe already brings to the slopes. Alpine skiing at top level requires an enormous investment of time, but especially money. Especially for skiers outside the Alpine countries, the travel and accommodation costs alone are enormous. To ensure that Myrthe has a good financial basis to start the 2025/2026 season in six months' time, a crowdfunding campaign was started at the end of December via the Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fund. The target of €25,000 at the end of April is ambitious, but also necessary given the costs of more than €35,000 annually. After a month the counter already stands at a nice € 800.
Myrthe has attracted twenty donors to date with her crowdfunding. A good number, but still room for new sponsors and supporters. The support is also compensated in return, depending on the amount donated or sponsored. Do you want to contribute to Myrthe's career and ski a competition season in the European Cup? Then contribute through the Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fund. Thanks for your support!
January 26, 2025
Two sixth places in double giant slalom weekend Pichl/Reiteralm
This year Myrthe Jager wanted to take the next step in her development and so far she is making good progress. While the slalom specialist has already achieved some great results in her favorite discipline and an improvement in her FIS points record, she is making great leaps forward, especially in the giant slalom. Until this season, Myrthe stood at 77.96 in the giant slalom, but after an earlier PR in Gaal, she made significant progress twice last weekend during a double giant slalom weekend in Pichl/Reiteralm, Austria.
On Saturday, Myrthe, who before the race was number 27 in the world ranking among the participants, finished the race in sixth place, just 0.72 seconds behind winner Sarah Korak. The Austrian stayed ahead of the Australian Pia Bruce, the Polish Klaudia Muniak, the Kenyan Sabrina Simader and the British Olivia Howson in an internationally varied field. These were also the five who stayed ahead of Myrthe in the final ranking. With 57.84 FIS points, the Kranenburg native also set a big PR in the giant slalom.
A day later, Korak won again, followed by the Czech Eliska Hordossy, Bruce, the American Clancy and Austrian Maier. Our Dutch ace was again just behind as number 6. The second race in Pichl earned Jager 66.36 FIS points. With both results, the 18-year-old Dutch woman also enters the top 1000 in the world in the giant slalom. This makes it a good weekend for Myrthe, who can head into the next competition block with confidence.
January 21, 2025
Mistake costs Myrthe a result in Universiade slalom
Unfortunately, Myrthe was unable to finish the Universiade in Turin/Bardonecchia with a result. The focus for the student games was on the slalom, but a mistake in the first round cost the physiotherapy student a result. Myrthe had to say goodbye to the Universiade with a DNF. With starting number 43, the Dutch started halfway through the field, which made the hunt for a result challenging in advance.
The result in the slalom was not what she had hoped for. Still, it was a week in which she was able to gain a lot of experience. Of the 85 starters in the slalom, Myrthe was one of the six 18-year-olds, the rest of the field was at least a year older. Hopefully, she can achieve a good result at the next Universiade in 2027 with two years more experience, just like Noa Rabou, who is two years older. Myrthe's two-year-older compatriot finished the slalom in a respectable fifth place, just 0.25 seconds behind gold. The Swiss Sue Piller, who previously also won the giant slalom, once again won. Her compatriot Amelie Klopfenstein now took silver, ahead of the Italian Margherita Cecere, also number three in the giant slalom.
January 20, 2025
Switzerland too strong for Team NL in Universiade team competition
Between the giant slalom and the slalom on Tuesday, the team competition was on the program today during the Universiade. In addition to Myrthe, Noa Rabou, Jurre Jeurissen and Tobias Besselaar also competed in the Mixed Team Parallel. The draw was not favorable to Team NL with a match against the Swiss. Over four matches, Switzerland defeated the Netherlands in the eighth finals 3-1. Rabou and Besselaar received a DSQ behind their name and Myrthe lost in a direct duel against Mathilde Phillips. Jurre Jeurissen won his round impressively.
Switzerland eventually advanced to the final after victories over Austria and France. In the final, however, the Swedes proved to be just too strong. The duel ended in 2-2, but the cumulative times were just in favor of the Scandinavians.
January 18, 2025
Myrthe starts Universiade with 41st place in giant slalom
Myrthe Jager started the Winter Games for students in Bardonecchia, Italy, with the giant slalom. After two heats, the 18-year-old Dutchwoman finished the race in 41st place out of 91 starters. Swiss participants Sue Piller and Delphine Darbellay shared the gold and silver, behind which home skier Margherita Cecere was awarded the bronze. Noa Rabou, Myrthe's twenty-year-old compatriot, finished five places higher at place 36.
41st place may not be a very appealing result on paper, but based on the world rankings, Myrthe started the competition as number 59. Moreover, at 18 years old, the physiotherapy student was one of the youngest participants and she kept skiers from recognized alpine countries such as Germany, Canada, Sweden and Slovenia behind her in the final results.
The real main course will be on the table for Myrthe Jager on Tuesday when the slalom is on the program. The most technical discipline is the specialty of the young Dutch woman and she hopes to do well in this competition and this season.
January 15, 2025
Universiade 2025: A taste of the Olympic Games
Turin, Italy, will host the World University Games from January 13 to 23. The Universiade is known as the Olympic Games for students and has a rich history. Since 1959, summer and winter games have been organized every two years for students from all over the world. In Turin, host of the real Games in 2006, 185 countries will send a team. Team NL is also present with four alpine skiers. Myrthe Jager is one of the two female delegates. For her, the University Games are one of the main goals of this season. Moreover, the Kranenburg native can get a taste of her dot on the horizon: the 2030 Olympic Games in the French Alps.
Alpine skiing takes place in Bardonecchia, about 100 kilometers from Turin. Myrthe will prepare for her competitions there from today. The giant slalom is scheduled for her on Saturday, January 18, after which the slalom, Myrthe's favorite event, will take place on Tuesday, January 21. Noa Rabou, Myrthe's teammate, will also start in the slalom and giant slalom. For the men, Tobias Besselaar and Jurre Jeurissen start for Team NL.
Click here for more information about the FISU World University Games Torino 2025.
December 22, 2024
Personal points record for second place in slalom Leogang
Myrthe took the good feeling from Saturday with her during the second slalom day in Leogang, Austria. After third place in the first slalom, she moved one step higher on the podium today with a second place. The British Honor Bartlett won and stayed ahead of Myrthe again with a difference of 0.56 seconds over two runs. After the first run, the Snowsports Academy Racing skier also had to pass the Austrian Lara Schwab, but with a strong second run she kept Schwab behind her. Stella Terese Tschach, Saturday's winner and compatriot of Schwab, did not get further than fifth place today.
Second place was not Jager's greatest success. With 44.06 FIS points she skied a personal points record in the slalom. This means she continues to rise in the world rankings. After the diptych in Leogang, the next scheduled competition on the calendar is the diptych in Pontresina, Switzerland. With two top results, Myrthe Jager will certainly be heading into Christmas with a good feeling.
December 21, 2024
Third place in Leogang and limit for Junior World Championships for Myrthe
A great result today in the slalom in Leogang, Austria. After two good runs, Myrthe only had to leave the Austrian Stella Terese Tschach and the British Honor Bartlett. Myrthe Jager finished third, 0.7 seconds behind the win. The Dutch set the second fastest time in both runs, but it was just not enough for the final win. With the podium place, the Kranenburg native also skied 46.63 FIS points for the World Ranking. A best performance of the season and the limit for participation in the Junior World Championships in Italy at the start of March, where Myrthe can now definitely go.
After some mixed results in the first races, the good training days were now rewarded with a tangible result. In addition to third place, it was the second best performance ever for the 18-year-old Dutchwoman in terms of points. Another slalom is on the program in Leogang on Sunday.
December 19, 2024
Start Mission 2030 with crowdfunding towards season 2025/2026
The 2024/2025 snow season has just kicked off with the first competitions. An important season for Myrthe that started with the national indoor title, where she mainly wants to gain experience in the FIS Cup circuit this year. By skiing against the best generation of peers from the traditional ski countries every week, the 18-year-old Dutch woman wants to take the next step towards the international top. With the good guidance of her team Snowsports Academy Racing, a solid plan has been made to get closer to her dream, the 2030 Olympic Games, step by step.
In addition to the FIS Cup circuit, Myrthe has circled the University Games, the Junior World Championships and the National Alpine Championships in her agenda this year. With good results in the slalom and giant slalom, she wants to take the next step on the world rankings, which will allow her to add the European Cup - the level just below the World Cup - to her program next season. In addition to the solid plan and good guidance, there is more to it than just reaching the highest possible podium. A major factor is covering her costs. With a year-round program of between 120 and 150 snow days per year, an amount of approximately € 35,000 is needed for travel, accommodation and material costs. Part of this is currently already covered by a group of loyal sponsors, but towards next season another € 25,000 is needed to complete the budget.
To raise this amount, Myrthe has started a crowdfunding campaign with the help of the Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fund. From today until the end of April, a campaign will be running via the fund to raise at least €25,000 to be able to ski a great European Cup program in the 2025/2026 season and to lay a foundation for the following seasons.
With this campaign, Myrthe Jager hopes to gather companies and individuals around her who want to help her in her mission and achieve her goals. In order to accommodate sponsors and donors, Myrthe also has the necessary rewards to offer to be an active part of her hunt for success.
Do you want to support Myrthe in her Mission 2030 and help her kickstart her international skiing career? Click here to go to the crowdfunding page and donate directly. You can also choose the reward that matches your donation there.
In addition to the campaign via the Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fund, it is of course also possible to start a customized partnership with Myrthe. For the possibilities, contact Myrthe and her team via info@myrthejager.nl.
December 18, 2024
Myrthe achieves personal record in giant slalom
Today a diptych in the giant slalom was on the program in Gaal, Austria. In a strong international field of participants with strong skiers from Poland, Japan and the United States, among others, Myrthe skied to a personal points record in the giant slalom. In the first of two FIS Cups she took 6th place, good for 71.03 points for the world rankings. The winner was the Polish Zuzanna Czapska, ahead of the Slovenian Radelj and Romanian Moldovan.
During the second giant slalom, Myrthe Jager skied a good first run, but unfortunately made a mistake in the second. As a result, she did not get any results. Despite this, Myrthe, who specializes in slalom, can look back on a successful day with her best giant slalom ever.
December 10, 2024
Opening snow season with mixed results
The first series of snow competitions are over for Myrthe. From the end of November she had six competitions in Austria in a week and a half. Three giant slaloms and slaloms divided into three double races. The results varied, but the final slalom ended promisingly for her.
In Austria, the season started at the end of November with a double giant slalom in Mayrhofen/Hippach. With two 26th places among the top Austrian talent, she achieved two solid results. A week later, the first two FIS Cups were on the program in Sölden, one giant slalom and one slalom. Both days a DNF in the first moto was the disappointing result. Two days later, Myrthe recovered somewhat in Pass Thurn in the strong double slalom. The first ended in an exit in the opening heat, but in the second she finished 6th in a strong international field of participants, 1.88 seconds behind the Czech winner Tereza Koutna. A positive ending towards the second competition block at the end of December. "Unfortunately, my training level was not yet stable enough for really good results. I also had some bad luck," said the 18-year-old skier from Snowsports Academy Racing.
November 10, 2024
MYRTHE DUTCH INDOOR CHAMPION
Myrthe Jager achieved immediate success at the first big meeting of the season. The 18-year-old Kranenburg native took the Dutch Indoor title in SnowWorld Landgraaf. After two qualifying runs, she was the first to advance to the final run. She was ultimately the strongest among the best 15 skiers in the Netherlands.
Behind Myrthe, Anouk van Maren and Lorena Dorre finished second and third respectively. In addition to the victory in the overall classification, Myrthe also secured the title in the Under 21 category, ahead of Dorre (2nd) and Van Maren (3rd). That ranking was drawn up over the first two runs. For the men, Laurens Kalf took the Dutch title in the Limburg country.
With the Dutch Indoor title and the previous victory in the Indoor Lowlands Championship, Myrthe can head to the mountains for the snow season with a good feeling.
November 6, 2024
VOLA Racing expands sponsorship of Myrthe
VOLA Racing is already one of the partners who assist Myrthe in the pursuit of success on the slopes, but the company has expanded its sponsorship for next season. In the 2024/2025 season, VOLA's name will therefore be on Myrthe Jager's helmet, goggles and sticks. Partly thanks to the support of VOLA Racing, the Dutch alpine skier can also compete at a high level next season.
Do you want to attack the slalom poles next season with equipment from VOLA, just like Myrthe? You can order VOLA Racing products via this link and you also support Myrthe's career with your order: a win-win!
September 23, 2024
Two slalom victories at the Lowland Championships season opener
Last weekend, SnowWorld Landgraaf was the setting for the Indoor Lowland Championships, a meeting between the best skiers from non-traditional winter countries. In addition to the Dutch selection, delegations from Belgium, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Ireland and Denmark are also represented. The program included two slaloms and Myrthe was by far the fastest on both days.
She immediately booked two nice victories to kick off the season with a good feeling. On Saturday, SnowSports Academy Racing skier stayed ahead of number 2 Marit Luttekes by no less than 4.68 seconds over two heats. On Sunday the difference was slightly smaller, but she won by 2.68 seconds ahead of Anna Konijn.
The next important date in Myrthe's agenda is the National Indoor Championships. On November 10 she returns to Landgraaf in an attempt to win the national indoor title.
September 2, 2024
Season schedule '24-'25 announced: Junior World Championship main goal
The planning of the upcoming season is largely complete. Myrthe's season starts at the end of September with the traditional Lowlands Championships at SnowWorld in Landgraaf. In preparation for the snow competitions, she will participate in the Dutch Indoor Championships in November, also in Landgraaf. In addition to the training camps with Snowsports Academy Racing and FIS competitions, Myrthe will also make her debut in the Europa Cup next season.
The focus of the season will be in Italy in the first months of 2025. The World University Games will be held in Turin at the end of January and her main goal will follow from 3 to 5 March with the Junior World Championships in Tarvisio. There, Myrthe hopes to confirm her bronze giant slalom medal from last season. The Dutch championships in Reiteralm, Austria, are on the agenda at the end of February. With good results throughout the season, there is even a possibility of qualifying for the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach from 4 to 16 February.
An overview of Myrthe's competitions can be found in the Calendar.
June 21, 2024
Myrthe Jager signs with Ruota Support
Ruota Support will support Myrthe Jager in pursuing her top sport goals. The 17-year-old alpine ski talent is multiple Dutch youth champion and won bronze in the giant slalom during the World Championship under 18 in France in February. Her big goal: the Olympic Games of 2030.
Arno Witvliet, responsible for the management of Myrthe Jager on behalf of Ruota Support: “Myrthe is a great talent and will receive the right guidance from her team Snowsports Academy Racing to take another big step towards the international top next season. We will ensure that Myrthe can focus on her sporting performance by supporting her in the search for partners and sponsors who want to help her reach the absolute top. We will also support her in her personal development.”
"The agreement with Myrthe fits perfectly with our ambition to develop talent in sports and business and to bring the two together. It is great that we can contribute to the development of her promising career."
