Former Olympian urges rebuilding Nansen Jump

Two time Olympic jumper Walter Malmquist (center) met with the Friends of Nansen Ski Jump Committee and state officials last week. Malmquist for a time held the record at Nansen Ski Jump. Joining him are from left in front long-time ski jump official Dan Warner of Rumford, Maine, Dona Larsen, Scott Halvorson, Shawn Costello, Eric Feldbaum of N.H. Parks and Recreation. Back row from left, Jay Poulin, Shawn Marquis, David Roy, Brett Halvorson, and Peter Higbee. In extreme front, Jesse Creedy Powers of N.H. Parks and Recreation. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

MILAN — Two-time Olympic ski jumper Walter Malmquist urged the Friends of Nansen Ski Jump Committee to continue its efforts to rebuild the jump and to establish youth programs to create the next generation of jumpers.

“This is absolutely a golden opportunity,” he told the committee after viewing the jump where he once held the hill record.

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