Norge Ski Jumper Makes 3rd Appearance At Olympics: When Will Kevin Bickner Compete?

WAUCONDA, IL — A veteran ski jumper who got his start at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove has returned for his third Olympic run.

Kevin Bickner, of Wauconda, has been skiing since he was 9 years old. Bickner, who competed in the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, is back this year as well — this time as a veteran on the team and the only jumper who is not a rookie on the U.S. team, according to Lake County News-Sun.

“When you’re on the opposite end of the spectrum, you think it’s going to be like that forever. Then slowly, year by year, things change, and before you know it, you’re the guy that people look to. You’re the experienced one, and you have to take on more of a leadership role,” Bickner said.

Bickner holds the national ski jumping record, flying 244.5 meters, about 802 feet, during a jump in Vikersund, Norway, which equates to two and a quarter football fields.

Bickner trains with other elite ski jumpers on Park City, Utah. According to Townlift.com, here is a look at when you could catch Bickner competing:

1:12 p.m. on Feb. 9: Men's NH Individual - Final Round

1 p.m. on Feb. 10: Mixed Team - Final Round

12:57 p.m. on Feb. 14: Men's LH Individual - Final Round

1:20 p.m. on Feb. 16: Men's Super Team - Final Round

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