Raukleiv
# Raukleiv

Raukleiv (Raudkleiv) was a ski jumping hill located near Asenvegen in Seljord, Norway opened in 1886. It was reopened for short period of time in 1975, and the again completely abandoned.

Nowadays this is a new modern all round ski resort with large investments in the last decade. It consists of ski slopes, ski jumping hills and biathlon stadium, all light coated.

## History

On 24 February 1886, premiere Siljordsskirendet ski competition took place, when Johannes Nordgården, soldier from Norway fell at world record distance at 27 metres (89 ft).

Later that day Olaf Bergland, also from Norway, landed at 25.5 metres (84 ft) and set a new official world record distance in ski jumping.

## Ski jumping world records

| No. | Date | Name | Country | Metres | Feet |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| F | 24 February 1886 | Johannes Nordgården | Norway | 27 | 89 |
| #5 | 24 February 1886 | Olaf Bergland | Norway | 25.5 | 84 |

Not recognized! Fall at world record distance.

