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Ski Jumping By: Jake, A.J., and Liam. Country Of Origin. NORWAY. Rules.
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Country Of Origin • NORWAY
Rules • Ski jumping events will be held on a normal hill, which is 295 feet long, and a large hill which is 393 feet long. The normal hill consists of individual jumps and the large hill consists of individual and team jumps.
Year of entering the sport in the Olympics: • 1964 in Innsbruck, Austria
How do people participate in this sport? • This sport is individual and team.
Equipment • Helmet, Goggles, Heavy and long Skis, Ski Boots, Ski Bindings, Jump suits ( stretchy)
Competition Format • Tournament
How is the medal awarded? • Farthest distance
Famous Olympians of the sport • Bjorn EinarRomoren (Norway), MattiHautamaki (Norway). MattiHautamaki
What is the number of Americans in the 2010 Olympics? • Three ( Anders Johnson, Peter Frenette, Nicholas Alexander)
Number of medals the U.S.A. has won in Ski Jumping throughout the Olympics • Gold:0 • Silver:0 • Bronze: 1