noun
- the slope or ramp leading down to the takeoff point in ski jumping
Usage: skiing; winter sports
Examples
- The skier accelerated down the inrun before launching into the air.
- A longer inrun allows jumpers to build more speed for greater distance.
- The Olympic inrun was redesigned to meet international safety standards.
- Athletes practice their technique on the inrun during training sessions.
- Wind conditions on the inrun can affect a jumper's final velocity.