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Ski Jumping: Samuelstuen Wins National Title

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-0392
Run Time
0h 2m 30s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
January 21 1962
Abstract
Ansten Samuelstuen wins the 1962 National Ski Jumping Title.
Description
This film features highlights of the 1962 National Ski Jumping Championship held at Norge Hill Ski Club in Fox River Grove, Illinois. The event draws 120 competitors and 7,500 spectators. The beginning of the film provides a close-up shot of the United States team scheduled to visit Zakopane, Poland for the World Championships: Willie Erickson, Lyle Swenson, Jon Elliot, Jim Brennen, Steve Reischl, Bob Keck and John Balfanz. The film concludes with footage of Ansten Samuelstuen’s leap which wins him his third National Ski Jumping Championship.
Distributors
Telenews (Firm)
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Samuelstuen, Ansten (is participant)
Related Place
Illinois (represents)