Austrians Finish 1-2 in Large Hill Event

Austria’s Thomas Morgenstern had the longest jump of the day, edging compatriot Andreas Kofler to win the gold medal in large hill ski jumping in Pragelato.

Morgenstern soared 140 meters on his second jump on the large hill to come from behind and beat first-round leader Kofler by one tenth of a point.

Morgenstern, who was second after a first jump of 133 meters, finished with 276.9 points to become the first Austrian to win on the big hill in 30 years.

Kofler had jumps of 134 and 139.5 meters to finish second with 276.8 points. Normal hill gold medalist Lars Bystoel of Norway took the bronze with 250.7 points after jumps of 127.5 and 131.5 meters.