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Olympic Ski Jumping: Bickner, Gasienica, Larson Hope to Thrill Chicago-Area Fans in Team Event
The United States men’s ski jumping team will hit the hill for the final time in this year’s Olympics on Monday when they compete in the team event.
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Four Team USA Ski Jumpers Advance to Competition Round in Men's Normal Hill Individual
Casey Larson, Decker Dean, Kevin Bickner, and Patrick Gasienica advanced to the competition round in men’s normal hill individual ski jumping.
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‘I Was Always Planning on Going to This Olympics', Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner Says On Making His Second Appearance
Olympian Kevin Bickner will make his second Olympic appearance in Beijing for Team USA’s Men’s Ski Jump.
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Kevin Bickner Explains Ski Jumping with Legos
U.S. Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner explains how he flies using Legos.
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Cadáver hallado corresponde al de un hombre que había desaparecido
U.S. ski jumper Kevin Bickner explains his sport using legos.
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Midwest Athletes Had Some Big Moments in Pyeongchang
Team USA sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and athletes from the Midwest shone brightly on the world stage.
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Pyeongchang Update: How Midwestern Olympians Are Faring in Korea
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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Pyeongchang Update: How Midwestern Olympians Are Faring in Korea
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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Bickner Lands in Top 20 in Men's Large Hill Ski Jumping Final
It may not be a medal but it’s a big feat for Wauconda’s Kevin Bickner, who was the only American to make it to the final jump in the men’s large hill ski jumping event Saturday.
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Stoch Defends Olympic Gold in Ski Jumping's Large Hill
Defending champion Kamil Stoch won ski jumping’s large hill at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The 30-year-old Polish jumper had leaps of 135 and 136.5 meters for 285.7 points to beat normal hill gold medalist Andreas Wellinger of Germany, who took the silver. Robert Johansson of Norway won the bronze.
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Kevin Bickner Finds Perfect Napping Spot in Pyeongchang
Kevin Bickner qualified for the Large Hill ski jumping final this weekend, but before he took his qualifying jump, he made sure to get plenty of rest in the perfect location.
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One Name, One Mustache Rises Above the Rest in Large Hill Ski Jumping
No surprises here. It was the all normal suspects atop the men’s individual large hill qualifying round scoreboard at the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre Friday. Names like Norway’s Johann Andre Forfang, Germany’s Andreas Wellinger (who won the gold on the normal hill) and Kamil Stoch (the 2014 gold medalist) all were included in the top seven. But enough about the...
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2 Chicago-Area Ski Jumpers Advance to Large Hill Final
The Chicago-area’s beloved ski jumpers, who made history when they made the U.S. team, will jump again for their chance at an Olympic medal.
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Olympic Update: How Midwest Athletes Are Faring in Pyeongchang
Team USA has sent a slew of athletes from the Midwest to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and our athletes are making a big impact in the games so far.
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4 Americans Miss Out on 1st Men's Ski Jump Medals
One of four Americans made it to the final round of normal hill ski jumping Saturday, but Kevin Bickner didn’t soar far enough to win the gold, which went to German Andreas Wellinger. High winds at the Alpensia Ski Jumping center during the first round resulted in a 30-minute delay of the final. The temperature was minus-11 Celsius (12 Fahrenheit)...
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Bickner Is Only US Athlete in Ski Jump Final, Misses Medal
A trio of Chicago-area natives from the prestigious Norge Ski Club jumped in their first-ever Olympic medal event Saturday and though none walked away with the coveted gold, silver or bronze, they still made a strong mark representing the U.S. for the first time.
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Get Ready for the 1st Gold Medal of the Pyeongchang Olympics
The Olympic cauldron is lit, the opening ceremony is finished and it’s time for the athletes in Pyeongchang to officially go for gold. While competition has been underway for a few days, Saturday brings the first medal events at the 2018 Winter Games: three in ski events and two in speedskating.
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Casey Larson Makes History With Qualifying Jump
American ski jumper Casey Larson has already made history in this year’s Winter Olympics, and all he had to do was make his qualifying jump.
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Chicago-Area Athletes Qualify for Olympic Ski Jumping Competition
Chicago-area athletes kicked off the Olympic ski jumping competition in high fashion — literally.