VIDEO: Slovenian Ski Jumper Nearly Sends It Past Landing Zone

By Francis Xavier February 9, 2023 6:44 am
By Francis Xavier | February 9, 2023 6:44 am ET
Feast your eyes on this absolutely absurd ski jump by the Slovenian Superman, Timi Zajc. The competition at Willingen, Germany was cut short for the day due to strong winds but not before Timi broke the venue’s record with a 161.5 meter jump (529 feet). A strong gust carried him further than his flight plan but he skillfully opened up his body and was able to engage the landing gear before he hit the parking lot. Hard landing but he wasn’t injured seriously. This is wild.
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