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Hear more of Doug s interview with John Lundin about the role of Spokane and Leavenworth in the growth of ski jumping in Washington.
John Lundin is the author of a new book, “Ski Jumping in Washington State: A Nordic Tradition.”
“There’s a saying that where three Norwegians get together, they build a ski jump and hold a competition. That pretty much followed through here. They brought their Old World passion for the sport. It was a way for them to continue their ethnic ties to the old country and introduce a new sport to the United States, he said.