Russian Sledge Jump

Athletes must jump, both legs together, over the sledges.
There are 10 sledges in a row.
After jumping over 10 sledges, the athlete has one jump to turn around,
and then 5 seconds to start jumping again.
The athlete must do as many as possible.
If any sledges get touched or knocked, the athlete must stop jumping.


Danny Oovaut getting ready to jump.

Ten sledges in a row. The sight is very intimidating.
 


Benji Snowball jumped 64 sledges.
 

Charlie Gordon, only 14 years old, got a bronze medal with 76 seldges.

Jacob Anannack, also only 14 years old, won the gold medal with 127 sledges.

 

Sledge Jump Results

Junior Female Score Community
  1. Jessie Mesher 34 sledges Kuujjuaq
  2. Martha Nakulak 31 sledges Quaqtaq
  3. Louisa Sakiagak 6 sledges Kangirsujuaq
  Junior Male    
  1.Jaiku Anannack 127 sledges Kangiqsualujjuaq
  2. Lucassie Annanack 107 sledges Kangiqsualujjuaq
  3.Charlie Gordon 76 sledges Aupaluk
  Open Female    
  1. Barbara Muller 38 sledges Kangiqsualujjuaq
  2. Vicky Chevrier 1 sledges Kangiqsualujjuaq
  3. Rhoda Kudluk 0.5 sledge Inukjuaq
  Open Male    
  1. Jason Anahatak 142 sledges Kangirsuk
  2. Gaberiel St. Cyr 88 sledges Quaqtaq
  3. Norman Saunders 80 sledges Kuujjuaq

 

 

Page last updated on June 16, 2001