Noriaki Kasai jumps 142 meters! 52-year-old outperforms his rivals [VIDEO]

Japanese ski jumping legend Noriaki Kasai continues to defy age. At 52, he proved that age is just a number by flying above the hill and registering an incredible 142-meter jump during the first series of his latest competition in his home country. Kasai, who made his World Cup debut in 1988, has been a mainstay in the sport for over three decades and remains a formidable competitor.

In the recent event, Kasai not only outperformed his rivals by landing his jump at 142 meters, but he also followed up with a 131-meter jump during the second series. His total score of 258.9 points left him well ahead of competitors such as Junshrio Kobayashi and Tomofumi Naito. Despite admitting that he feels his age, Kasai expressed his determination to continue improving, stating that he aims to set new records and gather more points in the coming season.

Video footage of Kasai’s jumps has quickly circulated online, garnering praise and amazement from fans worldwide. The veteran’s continued excellence in the sport underscores his enduring passion and skill in ski jumping.