Not only the Slovenes, but also the Italians crowned their new national champion on the large hill in Planica on Sunday.

The best on this day was Davide Bresadola, who was able to lay the foundation for this success already in the first round with the longest jump of the day on 132 m. With 125.5 m the 25-year-old was then also the best in the final round and took a clear win and his first national title with a total of 243.0 points.

"I'm very happy. This title gives me more self confidence for the future and it also shows that all the work together with the coaches pays off and that I'm on the right track", Bresadola is quoted on fisitrentino.it.

Sebastian Colloredo showed jumps on 128 m and 120.5 m and finished second with 221.8 points. 0.8 points behind Colloredo, Andrea Morassi came in third with 124 m and 123.5 m.

Italian Championships, Planica HS 139; Sept. 7th, 2014

Rank Name Distance Points
1. Bresadola, Davide 132 m - 125.5 m 243.0
2. Colloredo, Sebastian 128 m - 120.5 m 221.8
3. Morassi, Andrea 124 m - 123.5 m 221.0
4. Cecon, Federico 120 m - 122 m 207.6
5. Varesco, Daniele 113 m - 116 m 182.2
6. Dellasega, Diego 113.5 m - 114 m 178.5
7. De Crignis, Alessio 112 m - 114 m 175.3
8. Dellasega, Roberto 107 m - 118 m 170.0
9. Lunardi, Michael 103 m - 115.5 m 159.3
10. Di Lenardo, Zeno 104 m - 113.5 m 155.5

Source: the official FIS site