The app launched on Raw Air next season. For boys, the final of the prestigious jumping tournament has been held at Vikersundbakken since 2017. This has not been given to girls after joining Raw Air in 2019. The reason is that there is no FIS decision that They are allowed to jump to ski.
“Obviously, some people sit there and decide, and they have no idea,” says Lundby, who believes that girls are subject to discrimination.
– They are hardly present in our jumping races and have the least experience in the area.
She is supported by Stöckl, who can jump more than they read. For Dagbladet, the profiled coach says:
– There is no doubt that 15-20 girls can handle skiing in a good way. It can be said that there is a difference in strength and endurance between boys and girls. Boys have an advantage here, due to gender differences. But in skiing, flying skills are more important than the power that is put on the jumping edge. And some of the girls have at least as good flying skills as the boys.
– What do you think that Lundby still cannot fulfill his dream?
It is a boring message. And it is a bit incomprehensible to me. Here we offer a competition, which is also an economic evaluation, so I do not understand the FIS.
– Lundby says she is disappointed. You understand?
Absolutely
Among the arguments Norway has faced is that “ski jumping is more dangerous for girls than for boys.” This celebrates Stöckl.
– Ask the insurance companies. Girls are not more likely to jump on steep slopes than boys. You have other sports where the gender difference is greater.
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– Girls usually jump on normal slopes. What challenges do you see going from normal to ski slopes?
– The speed is higher. And it increases significantly in the flight phase. And then they don’t train you on the ski slopes. They are not prepared beyond the competition. This is challenging and means that the risk is higher.
Stöckl still thinks it is only a matter of time before the girls are released.
– It is important that we continue to pressure the international federation. We must present objective facts, he points out.
– How do you rate the development of women’s bridges in recent years?
– It’s gone fast. There is a lot of experience that has been transferred from boys to girls in a good way. Among other things, the men’s side coaches are gone. They have brought with them experience and tailored training programs and techniques.
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– What can you say about Lundby?
– She is a great jumper with great ambitions. She has been an amazing athlete year after year. Especially from his point of view, it is difficult to understand that he is not allowed to jump in Vikersund.
Stöckl emphasizes:
– Maren is a driving force in sports.
– The world record is 253.5 meters, set by Austrian Stefan Kraft. Can you imagine that it can jump 250 meters?
– It is a challenge. It is difficult to do, but it is possible.
Lundby has a personal record of 141.5 meters.
– They (people in FIS) are afraid that we will fall and hit. I see it as discrimination, says Lundby.
The ship’s president, Erik Røste, tells Dagbladet that he promises to take the matter further in the forums than he can. Lundby also wants Culture Minister Abid Raja to enter the field.
One of the most knowledgeable about martial arts, male coach Alexander Stöckl (46), does not understand the decision.
