How ski jumping is scored in the Olympics:
A daredevil winter sport, ski jumping athletes race down a steep ramp at speeds exceeding 55 mph (90 kilometers per hour) before launching into the air and flying more than 100 meters before making a knee-jarring landing on the snow. The longest jump doesn't always win, however, as participants also are judged on the style of their flight and landing. Because good technique is needed for a long jump, a stellar distance is usually accompanied by a high score from the judges.
The two individual events feature identical formats but with different-sized hills. There are two rounds of jumping, with 35 of the 50 starters advancing to the second jump. The person with the best combined score from both jumps wins.
The team event features four athletes from every country taking turns to perform one jump each, with the scores added together. The top eight teams advance to the second round, where every skier performs one more jump.
