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4 unusual facts about International Ski Federation


Dag Berggrav

Known mostly for his long tenure at the Norwegian Office of the Prime Minister, he also held important positions in sporting life, including the vice presidency of the International Ski Federation.

From 1979 to 1983 he was the vice president of the International Ski Federation.

Igman Olympic Jumps

No other International Ski Federation (FIS) sanctioned competitions have taken place at the hills.

Szrenica

There are 3 routes for downhill skiing: Lolobrigida (4444 m), Śnieżynka and FIS - approved Trasa Zjazdowa; all constitute the system, which length is ca.


Blizzard Sport

Blizzard's presence on the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit is represented by several racers, including Austrian Reinfried Herbst and Japanese racer Akira Sasaki.

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup

The FIS Nordic Combined World Cup is a Nordic combined competition organized yearly by FIS, representing the highest level in international competition for this sport.

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1941

At the 1946 meeting in Pau, France, the FIS declared this a non-event because of the limited number of competitors.

Liisa Savijarvi

Her career officially ended in 1988, following serious injuries sustained during a FIS World Cup training run on 17 March 1987 in Vail, Colorado.

Muhammet Kızılarslan

Thanks to the 108.18 FIS points he received at the Race of Alps Nations held 2005 in Schilpario, he qualified for direct participation at 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy.


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