Sentences with phrase «ski jumping at»

It paid off because in 2014, she became the first woman to take part in ski jumping at an Olympic level.

The majestic expanse of the giant new Olympic ski jump at Squaw Valley rising behind the spectators on the opposite page symbolizes California's triumphant success in putting together the whole expensive, massive, exciting, colorful and complex production of a Winter Olympics.

How to watch ski jump at the Winter Olympics: A guide to understanding and appreciating the sport

Edwards, in case the name doesn't instantly generate a memory, was the first person ever to represent the UK in the ski jump at the Olympics in Calgary in 1988.

Not exact matches

Currently the J - 15 launches using a ski - jump arrangement as with Russian and soon UK aircraft but at least one modified J - 15 was photographed with a catapult bridle on its nose wheel for land - based testing of a new magnetic catapult system likely to be used on the next Chinese aircraft carrier, the yet - to - be-named CV - 18, Type 002 aircraft carrier of entirely Chinese indigenous design to be built by the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.

It's probably worth noting that Matti Nyk «Äö √ † √ ∂ ¬ ¨ √ ünen of Finland, the erstwhile bad boy of ski jumping, is expected to be Felder's and Vettori's toughest competition at Calgary.

As Andreas Felder slowly climbs the stairs that lead to the top of the 70 - meter ski jump in Lahti, Finland, one of the regular stops on the World Cup tour, he pauses occasionally to stare at the slope that angles sharply downward.

Unfortunately, what this real athlete did in late June was to cavort on trick water skis, doing helicopters at about 11 mph, jumping and spinning around.

But there, hurtling over the second jump at high speed, Spider caught his arm on a gate, somersaulted onto the back of his neck in an explosion of snow and skis and fractured a vertebra in his back.

How well the state of California has succeeded in preparing for her guests can be best summarized by statistics: 45 miles of cross-country runs, 14 miles of downhill trail and, of course, the great jump, 1,300 feet from top to bottom, are all ready and now being tested by advance contingents of skiers; three ski lifts have been constructed at a cost of $ 600,000; $ 50,000 has been spent to secure Squaw against the chance of avalanche; communications on the downhill courses require 80 miles of telephone wire; blasting the trails smooth took two tons of dynamite; 12 miles of construction road were built; it took 50 men and $ 250,000 to build the ski jump.

While Vonn stands to make a killing in endorsements, Van, who won the gold medal at the women's world championships in 2009, holds on to her job as a physical - therapy assistant, blocked from the chance for gold by the International Olympic Committee's senseless refusal to allow women to compete in ski jumping.

It's going to be tough to beat «women couldn't jump off this hill while wearing skis» for weird rules, but at least that one is gone.

SKI JUMPING — MARK KONOPACKE of Kingsford, Mich., won the 70 - meter jump at the U.S. national championships in Steamboat Springs, Colo..

Hamler, 19, and Hicks, 41, won 70 - meter titles at the national ski jumping championships in Ishpeming, Mich..

I'll have to lay off the inhaler when they test me at my ski - jumping qualifiers in 2022.

Henry Johansen, who played for Vålerenga and was capped by Norway prior to the Second World War, was also a dab hand at Ski Jumping and was awarded the Egebergs Ærespris, a prize awarded to Norwegian athletes who excel in more than one sport, in 1938.

Team sports convey extra benefits (at least according to the Australian study), but don't forget that many individual sports can have a team component as well: swimming, skiing, jump roping, and many more.

At Sochi, organizers have enlisted three $ 2 million snowmaking units capable of creating snow at temperatures up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure good track coverage at the Nordic combined and ski jump eventAt Sochi, organizers have enlisted three $ 2 million snowmaking units capable of creating snow at temperatures up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure good track coverage at the Nordic combined and ski jump eventat temperatures up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure good track coverage at the Nordic combined and ski jump eventat the Nordic combined and ski jump events.

Four years ago at the Vancouver Olympics, rain and fog delayed downhill skiing events, and organizers resorted to straw bales to build jumps and obstacles for courses where snow proved scarce.

Bounce # 3 The Cardio Bounce Combo: This includes Jumping Jacks, running in place, the ski bunny twist, bouncing on one leg at a time, dancing, and any other ways you can think of.

but in my heart I'm always going to be a ski - jumper.1 I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.

With the help of Bronson, Eddie finally makes it to the Winter Olympics in Calgary (despite dastardly attempts by the British Olympic Committee to block his participation, mostly because he's goofy looking) where he at first enjoys his sudden stardom but then is reminded by coach Bronson to take himself more seriously and put forth his best effort despite the fact that he's been ski jumping for a fraction of the time his competitors have.

Working tedious jobs to care for her unemployed dad (Bailey), she jumps at the chance to earn more money in a posh ski chalet in Austria for four months.

Taron Egerton stars as the bespectacled Olympian in this weirdly mythologised, heavily fictionalised story of Team GB's only ski - jumper at the 1988 Winter Olympics

Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Legend) dons the famous foam - suit and» tache combo to play the eponymous cult hero, who defied the odds to become the first ski - jumper to represent Great Britain at the Winter Olympics.

In the News Activity: Since 1924, ski jumping has been one of the exciting sports at the Winter Games.

Women made history at the 2014 Winter Games with their first ski jumping event.

Women made history at the 2014 Winter Games when they were allowed to compete for the first time in ski jumping.

A few weeks ago we were having lunch at work, chatting about things we've always wanted to learn: new languages, musical instruments, flying an aircraft, ski jumping... you know the kind of conversation.

The ski jumping scenes were filmed at Copper Mountain with Tyler Harmon expertly skiing in the Windy costume.

You're only 5 - 10 minutes from the lifts of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, so jump on board your hotel shuttle and be at the mountain before you've finished your first cup of coffee.

Enjoy a spectacular view of the city's colorful houses, before we take you to new highs at the ski jumping hill of Granåsen.

The pleasures are simple: lounge by the pool, look out at the turquoise sea, drink cocktails, eat out, go to a bar, get a spa treatment, jump on a jet - ski, or stroll on the beach.

A mecca for pleasure seekers, Queenstown has emerged as one of the foremost adventure centres in the world, with snow sports throughout the winter at the nearby Remarkables ski fields, as well as year round thrill sports including bungy jumping, jet boating and skydiving.

And while you're there, don't miss spending a few hours at Woodward, where kids of all ages can learn the basics of free - skiing via trampolines, foam pits and jumps!

This follows the installation of a virtual reality ski jump machine at the KTO stand at last year's WTM.

At 11,353 feet, Mammoth Mountain serves up legendary big mountain skiing and riding, plus 11 legendary terrain parks full of gigantic jumps, creative features, and three halfpipes.

Skis and snowboard are obviously better when going down a slope, while the paraglide and wingsuit offer, in my opinion, the best experience, as it feels great to just jump down a mountain and take a look at the surroundings while gracefully heading down.

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Taylor got involved in ski jumping as a young child through a summer camp at Canada Olympic Park after her mother signed her up.

«Well, I haven't had anything really embarrassing happen to me while ski jumping, however there was this one time I went skiing with my friends at Lake Louise.

If you're thinking you don't need to worry about travel insurance because «it won't happen to you,» all it takes is one nasty sunburn, that hidden jump on the ski slope or one bad burrito at 2 a.m. for you to have to pay out - of - pocket for your trip to the doctor.

Previous destinations included a stay for two couples at the top of a ski jump in Holmenkollen, Norway, and a trip to and night at Ellis Island in New York.