Feb 15 • 18:39 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Experts are amazed: - I have never experienced anything like this

Norwegian ski jumpers dominated the large hill event, with four leading after the first round, but experts criticized the unfair conditions.

During the large hill ski jumping event, Norway achieved an unprecedented success with four athletes leading after the first round. This event marks a significant milestone as, for the first time, women were allowed to compete in the large hill category in the Olympics. Veteran jumper Maren Lundby expressed her disbelief at the performance and the historical nature of the competition, signaling a potential celebration for the Norwegian team.

However, experts, including NRK commentator Johan Remen Evensen, raised concerns about the competition conditions which they deemed unfair. They noted that the weather conditions had drastically changed, with increased tailwinds making it difficult for competitors. Remen Evensen suggested that the jury should have paused the event to reassess the situation, indicating that the sport's integrity may have been compromised by the unforeseen weather changes.

As the competition builds up excitement with a promising outcome for Norway, the discussion about fair play and the handling of competition conditions brings a critical perspective to this historic Olympic moment. The thrill of victory could be overshadowed by debates over the fairness of the event, highlighting the delicate balance between sport and nature in competitive skiing.

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