Scandalous Incident in Lillehammer - Was Hit by Advertising Wall: 'Very Scary'

Originally published in Eurosport on November 23, 2024

In a shocking incident during the World Cup opening in Lillehammer, Norwegian ski jumper Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal was struck in the back by an object released from a malfunctioning part of the ski jump. Commentator Christian Nilssen reacted with alarm, stating, "Oi, oi, what in the world is happening? This is a scandal!" Former jumper Johan Remen Evensen expressed his concern, asserting it was a serious crisis. Sundal, who was pushed down the ramp but managed to land safely, reflected on how serious the situation could have been and emphasized the need for immediate checks to prevent such occurrences in the future.