Chippewa Falls Ski Jump
Chippewa Falls Ski Jump was a K40 ski jumping hill located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States opened in 1909.
| Chippewa Falls Ski Jump | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US |
| Coordinates | 44°56′06.2″N 91°23′26.6″W |
| Opened | 1909 |
| Size | |
| K–point | K40 |
| Hill record | 42.1 m (138 ft) Oscar Gundersen(24 January 1909) |
History
On 24 January 1909, Oscar Gundersen set the only official world record on this hill at 42.1 metres (138 feet).[1][2][3]
Ski jumping world record
| No. | Date | Name | Country | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | 24 January 1909 | Oscar Gundersen |  Norway | 42.1 | 138 |
References
- "Wins the World's Championship as ski jumper (page 6, column 6)". San Francisco Call. 25 January 1909.
- "Luftseilas på ski (page 4)" (in Norwegian). Nordlands Avis. 1 April 1952.
- "Skilopnig Amerika (page 1)" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet. 12 March 1909.
External links
- Chippewa Falls Ski Jump skisprungschanzen.com
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