Bogdan Norčič
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Bogdan Norčič (19 September 1953, Kranj – 4 April 2004, Cerklje na Gorenjskem) was a Yugoslavian ski jumper of Slovene ethnicity. He competed at the 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Yugoslavia |
| Born | 19 September 1953 Kranj, Yugoslavia |
| Died | 4 April 2004 (aged 50) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Club | SK Triglav Kranj |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 1971–1981 |
| Indiv. starts | 15 |
| Indiv. podiums | 2 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 168 m (551 ft) Planica, Yugoslavia (18-20 March 1977) |
Career
On 20 March 1977, Norčič crashed during an attempt at the world record for longest ski jump. Although he soared a world record distance of 181 metres (594 ft) from Velikanka bratov Gorišek K165 in Planica in Yugoslavia, the feat was not official because he failed to land safely.[2][3] The same distance would be achieved as an official record, in 1983, by Pavel Ploc at Harrachov, and would be exceeded by Matti Nykänen at Oberstdorf in 1990.
World Cup
Invalid ski jumping world record
This was the first ever ski jump over 180 metres in history.
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 1977 | Velikanka bratov Gorišek K165 | Planica, Yugoslavia | 181 | 594 |
Not recognized! Crash at world record distance.