The 1986–87 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup was the 8th

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season in

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. Season began in

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on 6 December 1986 and was finished in

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on 21 March 1987. The individual World Cup winner was Norwegian ski jumper Vegard Opaas (first for his country) and Nations Cup was taken by Team of

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. 22 men's individual events on 15 different venus in 12 countries were held on three different continents (Europe, Asia and North America). One competition was cancelled this season in Oberhof due to strong wind and freezing cold weather. Peaks of the season were Nordic World Ski Championships, 4H Tournament and K.O.P. On 14 March 1987 in Planica, polish Piotr Fijas improved the world record on 194 metres (636 ft). But FIS didn't recognize distances longer than 191 metres at that time.

Map of world cup hosts

Calendar

Men's Individual

Standings

Overall

Nations Cup

Four Hills Tournament

Notes

References

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