Championship Ski Jumping
Championship Ski Jumping
Clip: 425757_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-023-10
HD: N/A
Location: Vikersund, Norway
Timecode: 00:51:44 - 00:52:34
At Vikersund, Norway, Austria's Rheinhold Bachler sets a new world ski-flying record on his first try. He soars 154 meters, more than 12 feet further than the old record. Stiff winds bothered him not at all! The ski jump at Vikersund, Norway. The first jumper jumps 134 meters. You can see the spectators standing on the side of the jump. CU Austria's Rheinhold Bachler puts on his ski goggles and takes the jump. On his first try, he scores 154 meters or 505 feet inspite of the windy weather. Rheinhold Bachler lands and raises his arms in victory.