Ben Loomis
Ben Loomis is a 27-year-old American ski jumper who recently made headlines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics after being struck by a leaf blower while preparing for his jump during the Nordic combined team sprint event. Despite the unexpected collision, Loomis managed to complete a 116-meter jump and expressed gratitude that he was not seriously injured. The incident raised concerns about safety measures at the Olympics, prompting apologies from officials.
Born on Feb 17, 1999 (27 years old)
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Germany:
Ben Loomis, a US ski jumper, had a close call during his jump but landed perfectly.
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United States:
Ben Loomis luckily avoided what could’ve been a disaster at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games after being struck by a leaf blower on his attempted jump.
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