Donstadbakken (also: Donstadkleiva) was a K30 ski jumping hill located in Donstad, Morgedal, Norway where world record was set in 1897.

Donstadbakken
(Donstadkleiva)
LocationDonstad, Morgedal, Norway
Coordinates59°28′40.44″N 8°24′12.96″E / 59.4779000°N 8.4036000°E / 59.4779000; 8.4036000
Size
K–pointK30
Hill record31.5 m (103 ft)
Norway Svein Solid
(25 January 1897)

History

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On 25 January 1887, Svein Solid set the official world record on Donstadbakken at 31.5 metres (103.4 feet).[1]

On 25 February 1900, Aslak Solid made a world record distance jump at 36 metres (118 feet), but he crashed and it didn't count as record.[2]

Ski jumping world records

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No. Date Name Country Metres Feet
#8 25 January 1897   Svein Solid   Norway 31.5 103.4
F 25 February 1900   Aslak Solid   Norway 36 118

  Not recognized! Crash at world record distance.

References

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  1. ^ "Fra Skilobjets Hyembygd (page 2, column 1)" (in Norwegian). Adresseavisen. 30 January 1897.
  2. ^ "Morgedølarne (page 2, column 3)" (in Norwegian). Den 17de Mai. 28 February 1900.
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