Planica is an Alpine valley in northwestern Slovenia, extending south from the border village of Rateče, not far from another well-known ski resort, Kranjska Gora. Further south, the valley extends into the Tamar Valley, a popular hiking destination in Triglav National Park.
Bjørn Tore Wirkola is a Norwegian former ski jumper.
Ski flying is a winter sport discipline derived from ski jumping, in which much greater distances can be achieved. It is a form of competitive individual Nordic skiing where athletes descend at high speed along a specially designed takeoff ramp using skis only; jump from the end of it with as much power as they can generate; then glide – or 'fly' – as far as possible down a steeply sloped hill; and ultimately land within a target zone in a stable manner. Points are awarded for distance and stylistic merit by five judges. Events are governed by the International Ski Federation.
Andreas "Andi" Goldberger is an Austrian former ski jumper. He became the first man in history to jump over 200 metres in 1994, although he didn't manage to stand.
Andreas Felder is an Austrian former ski jumper. During this period he dominated the sport, together with contemporaries Jens Weißflog and Matti Nykänen. He finished in the top three overall six times in the World Cup and won the 1990/91 overall. He won his first international championship medal at the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo with a silver medal in the team large hill event.
Klaus Ostwald is an East German former ski jumper.
Reidar Andersen was a Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the 1930s.
Josef "Sepp" / "Bubi" Bradl was an Austrian ski jumper who competed during the 1930s and 1950s. He was born in Wasserburg am Inn, Bavaria.
André Kiesewetter is an East German/German former ski jumper.
Letalnica bratov Gorišek is one of the two largest ski flying hills in the world and the biggest of eight hills located at the Planica Nordic Centre in Planica, Slovenia.
Piotr Fijas is a Polish former ski jumper.
Axel Zitzmann is an East German former ski jumper who competed from 1979 to 1981.
Bloudkova velikanka, also Bloudek-Rožmanova velikanka, is a large ski jumping hill in Planica, Slovenia, originally opened in 1934. In 2001 the hill collapsed and was completely rebuilt in 2012. A new normal hill (HS102) was also built next to Bloudkova velikanka in 2012, replacing the old K90 hill. A total of ten world records were set at the venue in the 1930s and 1940s.
The hill size (HS) is the most important measurement for the size of a ski jumping hill. It is defined as the distance between the takeoff table and the end of the landing area, which is called hill size point. It is not measured as a straight line but on the surface of the hill.
The Planica Nordic Centre is a nordic skiing complex located in Planica, Slovenia. It consists of one ski flying hill, seven ski jumping hills, and a cross-country skiing track. It is the only nordic centre in the world with eight ski jumping hills. The complex was officially opened in December 2015.
Planica 1987 was a two day ski flying competition part of 1986/87 World Cup season, held from 14 to 15 March 1987 in Planica, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Circa 100,000 people in total has gathered in three days.
Planica 1954 was an international ski flying week competition, held from 13 to 14 March 1954 in Planica, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia. It was the first event after first huge hill renovation. 25,000 people visited in four days.
Planica 1960 was international ski flying week competition, held from 26 to 27 March 1960 in Planica, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia. A total crowd of 63,000 spectators gathered over four days.
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.
The 43rd FIS Nordic World Ski Championships were held from 21 February to 5 March 2023 in Planica, Slovenia.
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