Henry Loher 26’ Ski Jumping during 2024 Junior National Championships. Photo Provided.
The Northwood community congratulates Henry Loher ‘26 who was named to the 2024-25 U.S Ski Jumping Team last week. Henry was one of the four athletes selected for the National Development team, which he qualified for by winning the U16 Junior National Championship last February and the overall US Cup series last winter. Being on the National Development team will give him priority over other jumpers for both national training camps and international competitions.
After his strong winter last year, he set the goal for himself to “compete in my first FIS Cup before the end of the next winter.” Henry is set to complete that goal next week by traveling to Estonia for his first-ever international competition, which will be at the FIS Cup level. Henry says he is “super excited to get to travel the world competing and hopefully come away with some FIS points.”
NYSEF/Eastern Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Head Coach Colin Delaney. Photo by Monica Whitt Photography.
NYSEF Ski Jumping head coach Colin Delaney attributes Henry’s success to “two years of really focusing on specific off-hill training for ski jumping. He has put in another good summer of work on and off the hill, and I’m hopeful for some strong performances in his first international competitions.”
As Henry comes up on a major career milestone, he has been reflecting on his journey. Henry would like to thank his “Mom and Dad for always being there for me and helping me to become the jumper I am today. I would also like to thank all my coaches over the years, especially Colin Delaney who has really taken my jumping to the next level.” Congratulations, Henry, and good luck in Estonia.
