Curious Scene in Lillehammer! Norwegian Pushed Off the Jumping Beam! [VIDEO]

Curious Scene in Lillehammer! Norwegian Pushed Off the Jumping Beam! [VIDEO]

Originally published in Przegląd Sportowy on November 23, 2024

In a surprising incident at the Lillehammer qualifying rounds for the Saturday competition, Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal experienced an unusual situation. While sitting on the jump beam, he was suddenly struck from behind by a large advertising board that had not descended with the platform as expected.

As a result, Sundal was startled and briefly lifted off the beam. However, he maintained his composure, adjusted his position, and successfully completed a jump of 132 meters, which was counted despite having jumped while the signal was still yellow. The unusual circumstances created a tense moment for the athlete, who admitted feeling a rush of emotions from the experience, noting how close the incident could have been to causing an accident.

The organizers allowed his jump this time, as a decision against it would have led to significant controversy. After the jump, Sundal expressed his frustration and acknowledged how unusual the situation was for him, especially given the usual safety measures in place.

This incident has drawn attention to safety protocols and the overall experience for athletes in the sport, especially in the build-up to significant competitions like this one, where every detail matters.

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