Ski jumping-German Raimund skips giant hill event as fear of heights resurfaces
German ski jumper Philipp Raimund has withdrawn from this weekend's prestigious ski flying event in Planica, Slovenia citing ...
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Work to begin on hill with history of deadly crashes
In all, the project is expected to cost about $500,000. Hill-jumping crash near Rockford that killed teen exposed fatal pattern Wednesday’s work begins with the clearing of about 100 trees over ...
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Hill near Rockford with history of deadly crashes to be regraded
The problem comes down to drivers hill-jumping — taking it fast in an attempt to get air. The hill’s grade is currently about 14.4% — among the steepest in the county. Crews intend to cut ...
Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions and shakes Norway’s lofty reputation
Johann Andre Forfang, of Norway, soars through the air during his first round jump of the ski jumping men’s team large hill ...
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Norway's Ski Team Notified of Suspension after Ski Suit Scandal
Two Norwegian competitors were disqualified following the Men's Large Hill Ski Jumping event after allegedly wearing manipulated ski suits during the competition. The unfortunate event stunned all ...
Three more Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in cheating scandal
Three more ski jumpers have been suspended in a cheating scandal. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says Robin Pederson, Kristoffer Sundal and Robert Johansson have been provisionally ...