Chinese skier Zhai Baili has won the women’s ski jumping gold medal at the Beijing 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games..
Zhai, 17, soared to victory with jumps of 94.5 and 93 meters, earning a total of 257.5 points. She finished ahead of Slovenia’s Nika Prevc, who took silver with 246.7 points, and Austria’s Julia Mühlbacher, who claimed bronze with 241.9 points..
Zhai’s victory marks China’s first-ever gold medal in ski jumping at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. It is also the first time that a Chinese athlete has won a medal in the sport at any level of Olympic competition..
Zhai’s success is a testament to the growing popularity of ski jumping in China. The sport has been gaining traction in recent years, with the country investing heavily in infrastructure and training programs..
Zhai’s victory is sure to inspire a new generation of Chinese ski jumpers and help to raise the profile of the sport in the country..
In addition to Zhai’s victory, China also had a strong showing in the men’s ski jumping competition. Yang Xu finished sixth, while Li Chao finished eighth..
The Beijing 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games are being held from January 29 to February 8, 2024. The Games feature over 1,900 athletes from 90 countries competing in 15 different sports..
Ski jumping is one of the most popular sports at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. The competition is held on a large hill, with athletes jumping off a ramp and landing on a steep slope..
Athletes are judged on the distance of their jump, as well as their style and technique..
Zhai’s victory is a major milestone for Chinese ski jumping. It is a sign that the country is emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the sport..
Zhai’s success is sure to inspire a new generation of Chinese ski jumpers and help to raise the profile of the sport in the country..
