1953 Torger Tokle Memorial Tournament highlights ski jumping at Bear Mountain, NY

The video covers a ski jumping competition at Bear Mountain, New York, where man-made snow is used due to a mild winter. The event is the Targa Toko Memorial meet, a key test for candidates aiming to compete in Sweden's international championships. Art Toko, the national title holder, performs impressively, but Mezzi Barber, recovering from a past injury, makes a remarkable comeback to win the title.

What is the main reason for using man-made snow at Bear Mountain?

• To reduce costs

• To make the event more challenging

• Due to a lack of natural snow in the East

• To improve the quality of the snow

What is the purpose of the Targa Toko Memorial meet?

• To celebrate the history of ski jumping

• To test new ski jumping equipment

• To train new ski jumpers

• To select candidates for the international championships

Which country will host the international championships in February?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Finland

• Switzerland

What is Art Toko's achievement in the competition?

• He was disqualified

• He is the national title holder with impressive leaps

• He won the competition by a large margin

• He set a new world record

What makes Mezzi Barber's participation notable?

• He is the defending champion

• He is making a comeback after a serious injury

• He is the youngest competitor

• He is competing for the first time