Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team Names Ski Flying World Championships Team in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf will host the Ski Flying World Championships on the HS235 later this month, January 22-25, 2026. Competition begins Thursday with qualification, followed by the individual event on Friday and the team event on Sunday.
The Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team will be represented by Tate Frantz, Andrew Urlaub, Erik Belshaw, Jason Colby and Decker Dean.
The selection marks Colby’s first appearance on a Ski Flying World Championships team, a key milestone in his international career.
“The Ski Flying World Championships are one of the highlights of the season, and the team is extremely excited for this opportunity,” says Anders Johnson, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sports Director. “We’re bringing a group of athletes who thrive on ski flying and aren’t afraid to push their limits on the biggest hills in the world. I’m really looking forward to seeing what this team can accomplish in Oberstdorf.”
Kevin Bickner qualified for a spot, but chose to defer.
Ski Flying World Championships Schedule
2026 Ski Flying World Championships Team
Hometown, Club, College, Birthdate
- Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 8/23/2004)
- Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)
- Decker Dean (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/8/2000)
- Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 3/28/2005)
- Andrew Urlaub (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; University of Utah; 4/12/2001)