Donstadbakken (also: Donstadkleiva) was a K30 ski jumping hill located in Donstad, Morgedal, Norway where world record was set in 1897.
| Donstadbakken (Donstadkleiva) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Donstad, Morgedal, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°28′40.44″N 8°24′12.96″E / 59.4779000°N 8.4036000°E |
| Size | |
| K–point | K30 |
| Hill record | 31.5 m (103 ft) Svein Solid(25 January 1897) |
History edit
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 edit
| 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 edit
- ^ "Fra Skilobjets Hyembygd (page 2, column 1)" (in Norwegian). Adresseavisen. 30 January 1897.
- ^ "Morgedølarne (page 2, column 3)" (in Norwegian). Den 17de Mai. 28 February 1900.
External links edit
- Donstadbakken (Donstatkleiva skisprungschanzen.com