Why is ski jumping for men only?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Presuming the question means nordic jumping (women have competed at freestyle aerials for years - consider Australia's Jacqui Cooper): the FIS (international ski federation) has expressed the opinion that nordic jumping is too dangerous for women. Female jumpers tried to challenge this view before the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, with no success.

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∙ 14y ago

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Do ladies ski jump in the Olympics?

No. Only men compete in Olympic ski jumping.

What sport do only men participate in?

Ski jumping in the winter olympics is only done by men

Men only sports?

Ski jumping. I think thats the last mens only sport in the Olympics

Which Olympic sports are for men only?

In the Summer Olympics, Boxing has been for men only but is scheduled for the 2012 games in London. In the Winter Olympics, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined (which includes ski jumping) are for men only.

Who were the winners in men's normal hill individual ski jumping at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics?

Andreas Wellinger of Germany won the gold medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping. Johann André Forfang of Norway won the silver medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping. Robert Johansson of Norway won the bronze medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping.

What winter Olympic events are only open to men?

Ski Jumping, Four man Bobsleigh, Doubles Luge

Who won the gold medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics?

Andreas Wellinger of Germany won the gold medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping.

Who won the bronze medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics?

Robert Johansson of Norway won the bronze medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping.

Who won the silver medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics?

Johann André Forfang of Norway won the silver medal in men's normal hill individual ski jumping.

Where did the Ski Jumping begin?

Ski Jumping began in Norway in the 1860s.

When did Norway ski jumping begin?

Ski jumping started in the 1860s.

Why did they disband ski jumping from the Olympics?

Ski jumping has never been disbanded from the Olympics.

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