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Nov. 11, 1962 - Skiing Without Snow The start of the Skiing season opened in Berlin today and the first man to try the ski jump was Jorg Thoma, Olympic and world champion. As there isn't any snow yet in Berlin they used a plastic matting for ski jumping! OPS: Jorg Thoma pictured in front on the slope! (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)