Ski jumping

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ski-jumping

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Nordic skiing discipline, Olympic sport
2. What is the first official competition?Husebyrennet in Norway, 1886
3. How fast do skiers go before they jump?They can reach speeds over 90 kilometers per hour while sliding down the icy slope.
4. Why do skiers wear special suits?The suits are made from permeable material to create a larger, stable shape that helps them glide like a wing.

K-point: The calculation point on the landing hill, used to determine jump distance scoring.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around objects and the forces it creates.
Telemark Landing: A stylish landing technique where one ski is placed forward of the other, demonstrating balance and control.
Wind Compensation: A scoring adjustment made for variations in wind speed during competition.