Johanna Bassani

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/johanna-bassani

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1. When was Johanna Bassani born?April 25, 2002
2. When did Johanna Bassani die?May 5, 2020
3. What nationality was Johanna Bassani?Austrian
4. What is the primary disciplines?Nordic combined skiing and ski jumping
5. What is the age at death?18 years old
6. Who was Johanna Bassani?Johanna Bassani was an Austrian athlete who competed in Nordic combined and ski jumping.

Nordic Combined: A multi-disciplinary winter sport that integrates cross-country skiing with ski jumping, demanding a comprehensive athletic skillset.
Ski Jumping: An athletic event focused on maximizing horizontal distance achieved after launching from an elevated ramp, requiring precise technique and aerodynamic control.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around solid objects, crucial for understanding the flight dynamics in ski jumping.
In-run: The initial steep slope of a ski jump, designed to accelerate athletes to high speeds before take-off.