Women ski jumpers set to fly into history

Female ski jumpers will make Olympic history on Tuesday night when they compete at a Winter Games for the first time after a grueling decade-long battle for recognition.

And the cast of contenders adds spice to the occasion, with a Japanese teen sensation, a gay Austrian and a recovering US world champion as favourites.

Pint-sized Sara Takanashi, 17, has swept the podiums over the past two seasons and will be the jumper to beat.