Holmenkollen ski jump - Oslo, Norway
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The Holmenkollen ski jump is a landmark in Oslo. It was built in 2010, succeeding the previous one, that was demolished in 2008.
Waymark Code: WMFGN5
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date Posted: 10/18/2012
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History
«Holmenkollen Ski Jump has been at the heart of Norwegian skiing for over 100 years. The first ski jumping competition took place on 31st January 1892 when 12,000 spectators were present. The ski jump was constructed from branches and covered in snow. The longest jump was recorded at 21.5 metres and the first hill record was set by Arne Ustvedt. The King’s Cup went to Svein Sollid from Morgedal in the county of Telemark. The current record is 139 metres and was set by Andreas Kofler from Austria. The Holmenkollen Ski Jump is world famous and represents an international symbol of ski jumping and ski sport generally. Holmenkollen Day, which is held annually in March, is regarded as Norway’s ‘other’ National Day, with thousands of spectators and a wonderful atmosphere. The ‘Holmenkollen roar’ unites the crowd across the whole social and cultural spectrum. From the grandstands and Gratishaugen alike, you may hear the cheers of the crowd as the ski jumpers set off down the inrun.»
The Ski Jump
«The ski jump was officially opened on March 3rd ,2010 and can boast the title of the world’s most modern ski jump. The start house soars around 60 metres above the ground and the construction comprises 100 tons of steel.
Inrun:
- The total length is 96.95 metres
- The steepest point is 36 degrees
- The height of the takeoff is 3 metres.
- The width of the track/track bed is 2.77 metres
Downhill slope:
- The hill size is 134 metres – the K point is 120 metres.
- At its steepest point it is 35.7 degrees, measured after 105.6 metres from the takeoff
- The angle of the hill size is 30.8 degrees.
- The width of the landing slope is 25.2 metres
- The height difference from the edge of the takeoff to the K point is 59.1 metres
- There are around 250 steps to the top
- Holmenkollen ski jump is situated approximately 375 metres above sea level.
Building materials:
- Tower/inrun construction in steel, grandstands in steel and concrete. A total of 1,000 tons of steel was used in the whole construction.
Developer:
- Oslo Municipality owns the facility and is responsible for its development
Architects:
- JDS Arkitekter (Danish/Belgian architect’s office)
Holmenkollen is the world’s most modern ski jump facility.
- The newest ski jump in the world
- The first ski jump in the world with permanent wind protection inherent to its design and construction
- The only steel ski jump in the world
- Cabin lift to the very top of the ski jump for the benefit of competitors, judges, press and public alike
- The ski jump has permanent wind protection as an integrated part of the inrun construction.
- New judge’s grandstand, new royal grandstand and improved facilities for the public.
- Upgraded light and sound system»
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