Holmenkollen ski jump

The first competition was on January 31, 1892. Watched by a crowd of 10,000, the length achieved by the winner, Svein Sollid from Morgedal in Telemark, was 21.5 meters. Since then, crowds have increased to over 100,000, the jump has been extended 14 times. Todays tower extends 60 meters above ground, and 417 metres above sea level. The current record of 132.5 meters was achieved by Sven Hannawald of Germany on March 3, 2000.

The then Crown Prince Olav participated in 1922 and 1923.

Every year, more than a million tourists visit the ski arena. The tower offers a panoramic view of Oslo and the Oslofjord[?], and the world's oldest ski museum is located at the base of the tower.

See also: Husebybakken

External Links

• http://www.holmenkollen.com/
• http://www.skiforeningen.no/hk/jump/