Franz-Josef Rehrl expands his partnership with BIOGENA SPORTS

Salzburg, 4 November 2026. BIOGENA SPORTS and Franz-Josef Rehrl are taking the next step together: the Nordic combined athlete has been part of the team for several years and will now also be using BIOGENA SPORTS jumping skis. These are manufactured as part of the partnership with VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports. Following Lisa Fettner (formerly Eder) and Stefan Kraft, BIOGENA SPORTS is thus introducing another athlete who will be competing in international events using the brand’s ski jumping skis. The partnership with Rehrl runs until 31 March 2027.

The Styrian has been among Austria’s top Nordic combined athletes for many years. His career highlights include bronze medals at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld and in the individual event at Planica in 2023. With this equipment for the ski jump, his existing partnership with BIOGENA SPORTS now takes on an additional sporting dimension.

Nordic combined combines two different sets of requirements: on the ski jump, explosiveness, precision and a feel for flight are essential, whilst on the cross-country course, endurance and tactical skill are key. A successful jump sets the stage for the subsequent cross-country race. For Rehrl, whose strengths include jumping, confidence in his equipment therefore plays a crucial role.

He has already tested the BIOGENA SPORTS jumping skis. In future, he will also be using them in competition.

For Rehrl, his connection with BIOGENA SPORTS goes beyond the new kit. The products from the sports range are already an integral part of his daily sporting routine and his preparation.

"The BIOGENA sports range supports me as an athlete by providing the right nutrients – with micronutrients and protein in my daily diet, as well as the right nutrients for my training. For me, it’s a key part of my training and competition preparation," - explains Rehrl

"Franz-Josef Rehrl has been part of our team of athletes for many years. With his experience and his strength on the ski jump, he is a key partner in our commitment to Nordic combined. We are delighted that he will also be using our jumping skis in future; this shows how a long-standing partnership can continue to develop" – Stefan Klinglmair, COO of the BIOGENA GROUP

The framework for this sponsorship arrangement is provided by the five-year partnership between BIOGENA SPORTS and VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports. BIOGENA SPORTS takes on the role of kit supplier, whilst the ski brand founded by Marcel Hirscher is responsible for manufacturing the ski jumping skis. The two Salzburg-based companies are thus combining their expertise for a joint presence in ski jumping and Nordic combined.

The provision of its own ski jumping skis complements BIOGENA’s existing links to elite sport and strengthens the sports brand’s international presence.