WSJ Frequently Asked Questions > The mechanics of ski jumping > Is ski jumping really an "extreme sport"?

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Yes. Consider this: Jumpers on Olympic-sized hills can go 60-70 miles per hour down the in-ramp and can jump the length of two football fields. Don't forget they have to land on skis on hard-packed snow.

 

Last updated on January 9, 2010 by WSJ USA