Ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi was in first place in the men’s normal hill individual event after producing an enormous first jump of 104.5 meters. The 25-year-old’s second jump was 99.5 meters for a total of 275.0 points, winning him first place on Sunday, February 6.
Congratulations to Kobayashi for claiming Japan's first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. On Twitter, we look at how people reacted in the region and beyond.
My personal trainer tells me that if I can’t assume the squat position, I won’t be able to ski well. So I’m copying the ski jumping event. It’s brutal. My left thigh is all tender. Congratulations Kobayashi on winning the gold medal.
Men’s Normal Hill event, Kobayashi Ryoyu. Gold medal!! Just as expected. Congratulations.
Kobayashi Ryoyu, and to all the national representative athletes, following the success of the bronze medal-winning men's mogul Ikuma Horishima and the athletes who have already competed. This is the first gold medal in the men's ski/jump in 24 years since the Nagano Olympics.
Wow! Gold medal for Kobayashi Ryoyu. Congratulations!!!!
Kobayashi Ryoyu gold medal. Wonderful. It seems like he’s taking deep breaths just before the start and the run. I also take deep breaths when I’m feeling nervous. It’s really important I guess.
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