Letalnica bratov Gorišek is one of the two largest ski flying hills in the world and the biggest of eight hills located at the Planica Nordic Centre in Planica, Slovenia.
Letalnica bratov Gorišek in 2016
In 1994, Andreas Goldberger became the first competitor to jump over 200 metres; however, his attempt was considered invalid.
Ski flying is a winter sport discipline derived from ski jumping, in which much greater distances can be achieved. It is a form of competitive individual Nordic skiing where athletes descend at high s
Letalnica bratov Gorišek
…Letalnica bratov Gorišek (English: The Gorišek Brothers Ski Flying Hill) is one of the two largest ski flying hills in the world and the biggest of eight hills located at the Planica Nordic Centre in Planica, Slovenia. It was built in 1969 and is named after…
Simon Ammann in Vikersund, 2011
The first ever ski flying events were held at Bloudkova velikanka in Planica, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (pictured in 1963)
Josef "Sepp" Bradl was the first ski jumper to land a jump of more than 100 m (330 ft)
Franc Pribošek in Planica, 1936