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The Sheer Exhilaration of Ski Jumping
Episode 194

The Sheer Exhilaration of Ski Jumping

Amazing Tales About History

May 8, 202512m 53s

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Show Notes

Ski jumping took hold in the U.S. 100 years ago, when Norwegians introduced the sport here. You go down a steep ramp at 50 miles an hour, jump off into the wind, fly for around 10 seconds, and land 2-3 football fields farther away. It’s not for the meek.