Gustadbakken
| Gustadbakken | |
|---|---|
| Location | Geithus, Modum Norway |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Demolished | yes |
| Size | |
| K–point | K81 |
| Hill record | 71.5 m (235 ft) Erling Kroken(1951) |
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.
Ski jumping world records
| Date | Name | Country | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | Nils Gjestvang |  Norway |
38.5 | 126 |
| 1902 | Nils Gjestvang | Norway |
41.0 | 135 |
| 10 February 1907 | Gunnar Andersen | Norway |
41.0 | 135 |
| 1912 | Gunnar Andersen | Norway |
47.5 | 156 |
| 1914 | Josef Henriksen | Norway |
48.5 | 159 |
| 1914 | Fridolf Aas | Norway |
48.5 | 159 |
Not recognized! Stood at world record distance, various reasons.
References
External links
- Gustadbakken skisprungschanzen.com