Jeremy Baig was the first non-European to compete at the Four Hills. Finland was represented for the first time and achieved good results (5 podiums). The defending champion was Sepp Bradl.
The following athletes are on the FIS record, although it is likely incomplete.
After three victories in three events, Olaf Bjørnstad was leading the tournament ranking by 27.5 points ahead of Eino Kirjonen. Defending champion Sepp Bradl was already 51 points behind, but was able to secure the Bischofshofen victory and a third place overall.