Ski jumping is a sport of courageous and strong athletes who overcome fear and uncertainty to challenge flight. Years of training help them understand the wind streams and subdue themselves to an unrealistic speed for a human.

Vadim Shishkin of Russia, in the first competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Daniel-Andre Tande of Norway, in the second competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Anders Fannemel, of Norway, who won first place in the first competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Marinus Kraus of Germany, during the qualification round.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Jan Ziobro of Poland, in the first competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Markus Eisenbichler, of Germany, in the qualification round.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Jurij Tepes of Slovenia, in the first competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Anton Kalinitschenko of Russia, during the second competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

Matjaz Pungertar, of Slovenia, in the second competition.

Ski-jumpers in the flight stage of their jump, during the HS134 night event at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, in December. Aerodynamics is an important factor in the sport, and strict regulations govern the foil-like suits participants wear.

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