Whistler (AFP) - Austria's invincible ski-jumpers soared to a convincing Olympic gold medal on Monday in the team event for a record-tying fifth consecutive title at major competitions.
Young gun Gregor Schlierenzauer just managed to stay on his skis in the final jump of the day to lead the 'Eagles' to victory over Germany and Norway.
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Whistler (AFP) - Austria comprehensively won the ski-jump team gold medal at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games on Monday with Germany taking silver and Norway the bronze.
The Austrian team scored 1107.9 points to Germany's 1035.8 and Norway's 1030.2 for a comfortable victory
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