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Taking The Leap: Ski Jumping In Vermont

Blaz Pavlic of Slovenia jumps at Harris Hill in Brattleboro en route to the Men's Open title.
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Blaz Pavlic of Slovenia jumps at Harris Hill in Brattleboro en route to the Men's Open title.

Vermont has produced its fair share of outstanding winter sports athletes. Vermont Edition shines the spotlight on those who have excelled at ski jumping as we look at how the sport has changed in Vermont.

Joining us are:

  • Mike Holland of Norwich, who competed in the 1984 and '88 Winter Olympics
  • Walter Malmquist of West Fairlee, a 1976 and '80 Winter Olympian
  • Dana Zelenakas of Brattleboro, a member of the 1972 United States Winter Olympic team
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Ski jumping competitions at Harris Hill started in 1922. This year's event was held on February 16 and 17.

They'll discuss how one enters the sport and excels as a ski jumper. And how ski jumping is surviving and even thriving in parts of Vermont and New Hampshire.

Broadcast on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
 

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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