Liberec, Czech Republic - Wolfgang Loitzl was there again when it mattered on Saturday, winning the ski-jumping normal hill world title from Gregor Schlierenzauer in an Austrian one-two finish.

Loitzl, 29, soared 103.5 metres and 99m for a winning total of 282 points. The world title came six weeks after he won the prestigious Four Hills Tour.

The World Cup leader Schlierenzauer took second place with 275 points after jumps of 102m and 99m. Reigning large hill world champion Simon Ammann of Switzerland completed the podium in third place with 102m and 99.5m for 274.5 points.

"This is great. I knew my second jump was worth a lot. My aim was a medal, now I am world champion," said Loitzl, who was placed second after the first round.

First round leader Harri Olli of Finland had a poor second jump as he faded to 13th place. Norway's Anders Jacobsen suffered a similar fate, dropping from third to 17th. Holder Adam Malysz of Poland managed no better than 22nd on the day.

Austria would have even swept the podium had not Thomas Morgenstern failed to stand the longest jump of the second round, 101.5m, which dropped him to eighth place. (dpa)