Maybe the most majestic of Olympics sports, ski jumping has captured the public's fascination for generations. With a combination of strength, style and nerve, ski jumpers can travel up to 140 meters off a large hill and can be in the air for around five seconds. Distance, though, is not the only thing in ski jumping.
Style is key, too.
They have to hit the takeoff point precisely. They must fly with knees locked, arms by their sides and skis on the same plane. They have to be steady, even with a headwind. They have to land, in the right place, with one leg in front of the other to absorb impact, then keep the landing for a minimum of 15 meters. Five judges watch it all, scoring on a scale from 0-20, with the highest and lowest scores being tossed out.