Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena - Lillehammer, Norway
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The Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena was was the venue for both ski jumping and the opening and closing ceremonies during 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammar, Norway.
Waymark Code: WMF0NZ
Location: Innlandet, Norway
Date Posted: 08/03/2012
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Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena was built in 1992 especially for the Winter Olympics of 1994. It is perhaps the most iconic symbol of these games. The jump area is located on a natural hill overlooking the town of Lillehammar. It has become a major tourist attraction of Norway.
The venue consists of two adjacent jumps, a large hill classified as HS138 and a normal hill with an HS100 classification. and a small hill, HS138 and HS100, respectively. The ski jumpers can be seen all year around, with jumping on snow cover during cold weather months and on a plastic ground cover the rest of the year. Approximately 80,000 jumps are made during the winter and about 20,000 during the summer.
A ski lift is used to reach the top of the slopes. A scoreboard, sound and lighting equipment, toilet facilities and spectator stands seating as many as 50,000 persons, are located near the base where there is a gift shop and refreshment stands.
Olympic Games: Lillehammer Winter 1994
Sport held at venue: Skiing (Winter) - Ski Jumping
Additional sport(s) held at venue:
Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable
Web Address with Additional Details: [Web Link]
Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Website
Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use:
The large hill has Olympic Rings on the slope. Website gives details of the venue.
Current Use: Ski jumping; tourist attraction
Olympic Games No 2: Not listed
Olympic Games No 3: Not listed
Sport held at venue No 2: Not listed
Parking Area: Not Listed
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