The FIS Ski Flying World Ski Championships 2002 took place on 9 and 10 March 2002 at

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for the third time. Harrachov hosted the

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previously in

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and

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. This marked the first time the event took place on separate days.

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led after the first day, but the results were allowed to stand after two jumps after

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cancelled the final two jumps on the second day. Hannawald became the first repeat winner of the championships as a result.

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had the longest jump of the competition with his first-round jump of 202.5 m.

Individual

9 March 2002

Medal table

References

FIS Ski flying World Championships 2002 event information.
- accessed 28 November 2009.
FIS Ski flying World Championships 2002 results.
- accessed 28 November 2009. {{Ski flying World Championships FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2002 in ski jumping 2002 in Czech sport Sport in Harrachov March 2002 sports events in Europe Ski jumping competitions in the Czech Republic