Gustadbakken
| Gustadbakken | |
|---|---|
| Location |
Geithus, Modum Norway |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Demolished | yes |
| Size | |
| K-spot | K-81 |
| Official hill record |
71.5 m (234 ft) Erling Kroken |
Gustadbakken was a ski jumping hill located at Geithus, Modum, Norway.
History
Owned by Modum SK, Geithus IL, Gustadbakken had a K-point at 81 meters. The hill was opened in 1902 and was in use until the late 1980s, after which it was eventually demolished.[1] Three world records in ski jumping were set at Gustadbakken. The hill is situated a few kilometres from another ski jumping hill still in use, Vikersundbakken.
World records
| Date | Ski Jumper | Country | Meters | Yards | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | Nils Gjestvang | Norway | 38.5 | 42.1 | 126 |
| 1902 | Nils Gjestvang | Norway | 41.0 | 44.8 | 135 |
| 1912 | Gunnar Andersen | Norway | 47.0 | 51.4 | 154 |
References
External links
- Gustadbakken skisprungschanzen.com
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