Stephan Embacher


Stephan Embacher 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.

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.
On 26 November 2025, he achieved his first World Cup podium with a second-place finish in Falun.
During the Four Hills Tournament 2025–26 edition, he set a new hill qualification record at Große Olympiaschanze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a 145.5 m jump.

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