 He made his World Cup debut in March 1989 with a 3rd place in Oslo, and finished second in his second World Cup race in Planica later in March 1989.He won the gold medal at the 1989 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Vang, Hedmark.The 1989–1990 World Cup started tougher, with nine placements outside the top 30, including all four races in the Four Hills Tournament.