Norway Dominates Team Ski Jumping Event in Lahti

Norway Dominates Team Ski Jumping Event in Lahti

Originally published in L'Équipe on March 02, 2024

The Norwegian ski jumping team celebrated a spectacular triumph in the team competition held in Lahti, Finland, on Saturday. Comprising Marius Lindvik, Johann André Forfang, Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, and Halvor Egner Granerud, the squad racked up an impressive total of 935.2 points, comfortably outpacing their rivals.

Austria, their closest competitors, finished 25.7 points behind, while Germany lagged even further, ending 52 points short of Norway's remarkable score.

This victory not only highlights Norway's dominance in the sport but also showcases their historical prowess in ski jumping. With instrumental performances from seasoned jumpers like Lindvik and Granerud, the team has once again asserted its position at the pinnacle of the ski jumping world. Despite fierce competition, Norway's athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and tight coordination, which ultimately propelled them to the top of the podium in this event.