Ski Jumping World Cup
- World Cup: 36 victories, 44 second places, 28 third places
- Summer Grand Prix: 5 victories, 6 second places, 2 third places
- Most podium positions of all jumpers (108)
- Most world cup points of all jumpers
- Six consecutive victories (ties the record with Matti Hautamäki, Thomas Morgenstern and Gregor Schlierenzauer)
- Longest jump in the world (fell on landing): 240 m (Planica 2005)
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