♪ The jumping star changed her mind ♪ ♪ And once again raised a lot of dust ♪

Austrian ski jumper Lisa Eder has announced her return to competitive sports after initially declaring her retirement earlier this year. The 25-year-old from St. Johann in Tyrol revealed she will continue her career with support from her fiancé, Manuel Fettner, who will act as her coach. This decision follows months of uncertainty after Eder had previously announced her departure from the sport in April. Eder made the announcement on her birthday, confirming she has resumed training. The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) confirmed that she has returned to practice, though the specifics of her new arrangement remain under discussion. Earlier this year, Eder had requested that Fettner be included in her coaching team, but the association did not approve of the proposal. This led to her initial decision to retire from the sport. However, she has since reconsidered and is now preparing for a comeback. Fettner, who had retired from his own athletic career last spring, was married to Eder in late March. His decision to step away from competition came shortly before Eder’s initial retirement announcement. Now, he will serve as her trainer, working alongside her during training sessions. According to ÖSV sports director Florian Liegl, Eder will have the opportunity to train with Fettner and seek his guidance as a coach. However, the association will not provide financial support for Fettner's role in her training program. Eder’s decision to return comes after a successful season in which she achieved her first World Cup victory and secured fourth place overall in the standings. She also contributed to Austria’s silver medal finish at the recent Nordic Combined World Championships in Trondheim. Her performance last winter marked a high point in her career, making her one of the top athletes in Austria’s ski jumping scene. The change in plans highlights the evolving dynamics within Eder’s personal and professional life. After retiring in April, she reportedly felt a renewed sense of purpose and motivation for the sport. Her return has sparked interest among fans and officials alike, as they await updates on how her comeback will unfold. The ÖSV has indicated that more details about her training schedule and future competitions will be released in the coming months. Eder’s situation reflects broader discussions around athlete-coach relationships and the challenges faced by elite athletes in balancing their careers with personal commitments. While the ÖSV has not yet outlined specific expectations for Eder’s return, the organization has expressed confidence in her ability to compete at a high level. Officials emphasized that her decision to resume training was based on mutual agreement between Eder, Fettner, and the association. As Eder prepares for her return, attention will focus on how she integrates back into the competitive landscape. Her previous success suggests she could quickly regain her position among the world’s top jumpers. Meanwhile, Fettner’s transition from competitor to coach adds another layer to the narrative surrounding her comeback. Both individuals face the challenge of adapting to new roles while maintaining peak performance levels. Their combined efforts will determine whether Eder can achieve the goals she set for herself upon returning to the sport.