The 90K (90 meter) Ski Jump was the first event I attended. I believe this one was held on the second day. It was in Park City, which is about 30 minutes from SLC without traffic. Of course it took much longer during the Olympics. We had to be there by about 6:00, well before dark and the temperature was well below zero, (not below freezing - below zero). Sitting in those aluminum stands was like sitting on freezer racks. It was worth it though. The favorite (who ended up winning the bronze) was Polish and the former president of Poland Lech Walesa actually spoke briefly. Those old enough to know about Lech Walesa may understand why that man is one of my heroes.
Unfortunately, our seats weren't quite good enough to get good "in-flight" images. If you enlarge the next couple images and look closely, you will be able to see the jumpers in air.

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