The weather co-operated on Friday for the 68 jumpers to come down. Last to qualify was Takeuchi Taku with an 107,5 meter jump.

Ten best to qualify had 3 jumpers from Japan. Noriaki Kasai was the best with his 134 meter jump.  Finland's comeback jumper Janne Ahonen had a promising 117,5 meter jump. This qualification round generally will make team competition interesting.

Poland's Adam Malysz was the only disappointment with his 101 meter jump.

The team competition starts 6 pm and individual competition on Saturday 4pm.

Results: http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/1228.html?event_id=26495&cal_suchsector=JP  
 
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