Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

HAKUBA, Japan - Nagano Olympic gold medalist Takanobu Okabe came from behind to clinch his second straight national title by winning the SBC Cup ski jumping meet at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Feb. 16. Despite poor visibility due to heavy snow, Okabe produced the best results of the day in moving into second after a jump of 116.5 meters and sewing up his third national title with a second effort of just 112 meters at the K-120 large hill.

Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

HAKUBA, Japan - Nagano Olympic gold medalist Takanobu Okabe came from behind to clinch his second straight national title by winning the SBC Cup ski jumping meet at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Feb. 16. Despite poor visibility due to heavy snow, Okabe produced the best results of the day in moving into second after a jump of 116.5 meters and sewing up his third national title with a second effort of just 112 meters at the K-120 large hill. (Kyodo)

Ski jumping: Takanashi outscores men in SBC Cup win

Ski jumping: Takanashi outscores men in SBC Cup win

Sara Takanashi competes in the SBC Cup in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on Nov. 6, 2016. The three-time World Cup overall champion scored 255.1 points to win the competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ski jumping: Takanashi outscores men in SBC Cup win

Ski jumping: Takanashi outscores men in SBC Cup win

Sara Takanashi smiles after winning the SBC Cup ski jumping competition in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Nov. 6, 2016. The three-time World Cup overall champion scored 255.1 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo