Ski jumping at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden

The World's International Ski Jumping Championships in Palun, Sweden, attracted 60,000 spectators despite freezing temperatures. Competitors from 23 countries, including the U.S. and Canada, participated in this event, which was last held at Lake Placid. Notable competitors included Ted Honda from Canada and Keith Weggemann from the USA, who finished 13th. Japan's Sibano Hiroaki showed skill but did not win. The top prize went to Finland's Matti Pietikäinen, known as the 'Flying Finn,' who achieved jumps of 255 and 251 feet.

Where is the World's International Ski Jumping Championships being held?

• Camp Hale, Colorado

• Vancouver, Canada

• Palun, Sweden

• Lake Placid, USA

How many countries are participating in the competition?

• 23

• 30

• 10

• 15

Which American jumper finished 13th in the competition?

• Keith Weggemann

• Matti Pietikäinen

• Ted Honda

• Sibano Hiroaki

What is the nationality of Sibano Hiroaki, who showed graceful form in the jump?

• American

• Finnish

• Canadian

• Japanese

Who won the top prize in the ski jumping competition?

• Ted Honda

• Keith Weggemann

• Matti Pietikäinen

• Sibano Hiroaki