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Planica 1953

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EventsInternational
Main venueSrednja Bloudkova K80
Planica 1953
Host cityPlanica, FPR Yugoslavia
SportSki jumping
EventsInternational
Main venueSrednja Bloudkova K80
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Planica 1953 was an International ski jumping week with international competition on Srednja Bloudkova K80 hill, held on 8 March 1953 in Planica, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia. Over 11,000 people has gathered.

Cockta, the most famous Slovenian soft drink, was introduced to the public for the very first time in Planica, advertised on huge billboards as main sponsor and became instant hit.

Date Event Rounds Longest jump of the day Visitors
6 March 1953  Training 1385 metres (279 ft) by Bine Rogelj1,000
7 March 1953  Training 2478 metres (256 ft) by Rudi Finžgar—
8 March 1953  International event277.5 metres (254 ft) by Hermann Anwander10,000

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