Ski jumper Ryosuke Kobayashi’s “new record” of 291m is not recognized by the International Ski Federation – CNN.co.jp

Men’s Nordic ski jumper Ryosuke Kobayashi on the 23rd, Akureyri, Iceland/Red Bull

2024.04.26 Fri posted at 11:55 JST

(CNN) On the 24th, male Nordic ski jumper Ryosuke Kobayashi (27) made a jump that exceeded the world record by nearly 40 meters. However, the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced that the record would not be recognized because the competition conditions did not meet regulations.

According to Red Bull, Kobayashi achieved the record of 291 meters by sliding down a special jump hill built in nature at Fryðarfjall in Akureyri, northern Iceland. Red Bull announced that it had set a new world record.

Kobayashi flew through the air for about 10 seconds and landed brilliantly.

In the jumps he attempted on the 23rd, he recorded jumps of 256, 259, and 282 meters.

The FIS describes Kobayashi’s record as “a showcase of the extraordinary achievements of an athlete under very specific conditions.” “Since both the start date and the project are tailored to one athlete, the FIS Ski Jumping “You can’t compare it to the World Cup.”

He further explained, “In order for this jump to be recognized as an official record compared to other jumps, it must be based on FIS-approved distance measurements and be competed at an FIS-approved ski jumping range.” There are regulations regarding the length of skis and weight of ski clothing used in competitions, and they must be tested using FIS-approved measuring methods.

He added, “Ryoyu Kobayashi’s jump in Iceland was not performed under competitive conditions and does not comply with FIS regulations,” and hopes that Kobayashi will set an official world record at the next FIS World Cup. It is said that

The FIS men’s ski jumping world record is held by Austrian Stefan Kraft, who achieved 253.5 meters in 2017.