Ski Jumping - FIS Ski Jumping World Cup - Lillehammer, Norway - November 23, 2024 Norway's Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal during the men's world cup jump Geir Olsen/NTB via REUTERS
(Reuters) - Norwegian ski jumper Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal had a dramatic start to the men's World Cup opener in Lillehammer on Saturday when an advertising hoarding launched him down the ramp prematurely.
The 23-year-old, preparing for his qualification jump in the large hill event, was unexpectedly pushed off the bar by a backboard during a gate adjustment but recovered to land safely and secure a place in the main competition.
