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| Host city | Planica, SFR Yugoslavia |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ski flying |
| Events | K.O.P. Ski Flying Week |
| Main venue | Bloudkova velikanka K120 |
Planica 1963 was international K.O.P. ski flying week competition, held from 22 to 24 March 1963 in Planica, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia. A total crowd of 65,000 spectators gathered over three days. [1]
| Date | Event | Rounds | Longest jump of the day | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March 1960 | Domestic training K120 (Yugoslavian team only) | N/A | 115 metres (377 ft) by Peter Eržen | — |
| 20 March 1960 | Unofficial training K80 | N/A | distances not measured | — |
| 21 March 1960 | Free training K80 | N/A | — | |
| 22 March 1960 | International event: day 1 (K120) | 3 | 120 metres (394 ft) by Torgeir Brandtzæg | 10,000 |
| 23 March 1960 | International event: day 2 (K120) | 3 | 120 metres (394 ft) by Jože Langus | 15,000 |
| 24 March 1960 | International event: day 3 (K120) | 3 | 121 metres (397 ft) by Dieter Bokeloh | 40,000 |
On 17 March 1963, technical inspection of hill was on schedule, and training for domestic (Yugoslavian) national team only with 40 jumps in total. Peter Eržen was the longest at 115 metres. [2] [3]
On 20 March 1963, first national teams arrived in early afternoon, joined by few others later that day. First unofficial training on Srednja Bloudkova K80 normal hill was on schedule, with distances not being measured as this was unofficial event. Only three countries were present at training Hungary, Soviet Union and East Germany. American director Warren Miller, well known for ski movies, announced his arrival to shoot in Planica, Bled and Elan (ski production process). [4] [5]
On 21 March 1963, there were total eleven national team who already arrived in Planica, waiting only for the last to come West Germany. Due to heavy snow hill had to be prepared. Free training with few rounds was on schedule, but distances were not measured. [6]
On 22 March 1963, first day of K.O.P. (Kulm-Oberstdorf-Planica) international ski flying week was on schedule in front of 10,000 people. Torgeir Brandtzæg took lead after first day with 108 and 120 metres, which was also the longest jump of the day. [7] [8]
On 23 March 1963, second day of K.O.P. international ski flying week was on schedule in front of 15,000 people. Dieter Bokeloh won second day, but Jože Langus (trial jumper) set longest jump of the day at 120 metres. [9] [10] [11]
On 24 March 1963, third and final day of K.O.P. international ski flying week was on schedule in front of record 40,000 people and president Josip Broz Tito. Very happy Dieter Bokeloh won three day international competition with total of 463.6 points. [12] [13] [14]
22 March 1963 – Bloudkova velikanka K120 – Three rounds (2 best counting)
23 March 1963 – Bloudkova velikanka K120 – Three rounds (2 best counting)
24 March 1963 – Bloudkova velikanka K120 – Three rounds (2 best counting)
Fall or touch!
22-24 March 1963 – Bloudkova velikanka K120 – Four rounds
In memory of Stanko Bloudek (1890–1959). [14]
| Rank | Country | Points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  East Germany
| 463.6 455.0 | 898.6 |
| 2 |  Norway | 407.8 374.5 | 782.3 |
| 3 |  West Germany | 393.0 386.9 | 779.9 |
| 4 |  Soviet Union | 393.5 385.5 | 779.0 |
| 5 |  Sweden | 379.2 377.4 | 756.6 |
| 6 |  Poland | 395.1 338.0 | 733.1 |
| 7 |  Austria | 367.8 362.0 | 729.8 |
| 8 |  Yugoslavia | 364.8 360.8 | 725.6 |
| 9 |  Finland | 378.4 335.7 | 714.1 |
| 10 |  Czechoslovakia | 367.1 345.7 | 712.8 |
| 11 |  Hungary | 313.6 262.9 | 576.5 |
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Planica 1953 was an International ski jumping week with international competition on Srednja Bloudkova K80 hill, held on 8 March 1953 in Planica, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia. Over 11,000 people has gathered.
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