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Abc of Skiing: Ski Jumping: History, Disciplines, and Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the sport of ski jumping. This site has a detailed history of the sport and its development over the years, information on the different events, and details on the equipment used by ski jumpers.
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Ski Jumping Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site for ski jumping fans, or for anyone just learning about the sport. Find latest news, competition results, photos, a history of ski jumping, bios of competitors, and more.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Ski Jumping

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See the different parts of a ski-jump hill: the in-run, the take-off point, landing zone, and braking area. Also, learn about the ski-jumpers positioning and form while competing, how the ski-jump competition is scored, and what type...
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Wikipedia: Ski Jumping

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a detailed article on ski jumping. Learn how ski jumping events are scored and how the sport gained popularity, and find links to articles on several famous ski jumpers, past and present.
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Wikipedia: Ski Jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn how countries medaled in the ski jumping events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Includes links to articles on individual athletes and events.