Ralf Gebstedt
Encyclopedia
Ralph Gebstedt is a retired German
ski jumper
.
In the World Cup he finished eight times among the top 10, his best result being a victory from Planica
in March 1991.
He participated in the Ski-Flying World Championships in 1990
, 1992
and 1996
, his best finish being a fifteenth place from 1992.
He won the Continental Cup
in the 1993-94 season.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
ski jumper
Ski jumping
Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers go down a take-off ramp, jump and attempt to land as far as possible down the hill below. In addition to the length of the jump, judges give points for style. The skis used for ski jumping are wide and long...
.
In the World Cup he finished eight times among the top 10, his best result being a victory from Planica
Planica
Planica is an alpine valley in northwestern Slovenia, extending south from the border village of Rateče, not far from another well-known ski resort, Kranjska Gora. Further south, the valley extends into the Tamar Valley, a popular hiking destination in Triglav National Park.Planica is famous for...
in March 1991.
He participated in the Ski-Flying World Championships in 1990
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 1990
The FIS Ski-Flying World Ski Championships 1990 took place on 25 February 1990 in Vikersund, Norway for the second time. Vikersund hosted the championships previously in 1977.-Individual:25 February 1990-Medal table:-References:...
, 1992
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 1992
The FIS Ski-Flying World Ski Championships 1992 took place on 22 March 1992 in Harrachov, Czechoslovakia for the second time. Harrachov hosted the championships previously in 1983. It is the first championships that Germany competed as a unified nation since their October 1990 reunificiation...
and 1996
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 1996
The FIS Ski-Flying World Ski Championships 1996 took place on 11 February 1996 in Bad Mitterndorf, Austria for the third time. Bad Mitterndorf hosted the championships previously in 1975 and 1986. At these championships, the number of jumps expanded from two to four.-Individual:11 February...
, his best finish being a fifteenth place from 1992.
He won the Continental Cup
Ski jumping Continental Cup
The FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup is arranged yearly by the International Ski Federation . It's the second-highest ski jumping season-long competition, only surpassed by the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. The cup usually consist of juniors, or jumpers who are fighting for a spot on their nation's...
in the 1993-94 season.