02-16-2026, 09:59 AM
more drama in ski jumping.....you'd think someone on the team would measure the boots and skis to make sure they complied with the rules.....
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c70nkpdz7xgo
Quote:"Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig said he felt "extremely stupid" after being disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.
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The 2025 World Cup champion was found to be wearing boots that were four millimetres larger than the rules permitted.
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On Sunday, USA ski jumper Annika Belshaw was disqualified from the women's large hill individual event because her skis were more than one centimetre too long."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c70nkpdz7xgo
Eric
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