Some late nite nostalgic thoughts on ski jumping
We’re already halfway through this year’s 4HT and I got somewhat nostalgic. I DAMN MISS those 14/15, 15/16, 16/17 seasons. Do you remember:
tiny Fannemel setting the world record in Vikersund?
Prevc and Freund fighting for the Crystal Globe till the very last competition, ending with a tie-break?
Hayboeck and Kraft being frequent guests at the podium, also celebrating together just like in Bischofshofen?
Koudelka, Kasai and Amman sharing the podium (and sometimes even the first place)?
Kenneth showing all disbelievers that patience eventually pays off?
happiness on Vincent’s face after his good jumps?
Rune jumping like crazy in Falun?
Prevc siblings fighting against each other? Those are only some of the finest memories that stuck in my head. Don’t get me wrong, but - as a person who’s been watching ski jumping competitions for 15 years or so, I cannot feel the spirit of ongoing season. It simply doesn’t touch me the same way anymore. Something has apparently changed and I’m quite not comfortable with it.
