Nordic Combined
Nathalie Armbruster Storms to Podium Finish
December 07, 2024 / Sport1
Nathalie Armbruster achieved her first podium finish of the World Cup season in Lillehammer, climbing from eighth place after the jumping phase to secure second place overall. She finished behind Norway's Ida Marie Hagen, who celebrated her sixth consecutive victory, marking a dominant performance in the Nordic combined events.
SSWSC U20 skier takes first day of Winter Start, sets sights on Junior World Championship qualification
December 07, 2024 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
U20 skier Arthur Tirone excelled in the Winter Start competition at Howelsen Hill, winning the Nordic combined event and aiming for Junior World Championship qualification. His performance included a strong jump and a fast cross-country race, establishing him as a leading contender in his category.
Audience Fled Before Nordic Combined Athletes Were to Compete – FIS Official Criticizes Norwegian Fans
December 07, 2024 / NRK
The article discusses an incident during a Nordic combined event where a large portion of the audience left the venue immediately after a sprint event, leaving little support for the athletes who were about to compete. A FIS official, Lasse Ottesen, expressed disappointment over the lack of support from Norwegian spectators, highlighting the cultural differences in audience behavior compared to events in Central Europe.
Dominant Riiber and Hagen: Just Had to "Cruise" In
December 07, 2024 / Eurosport
Jarl Magnus Riiber and Ida Marie Hagen secured easy victories in the Nordic Combined events at Lillehammer. Riiber led convincingly despite doubts about his form, while Hagen extended her lead during the cross-country segment, further showcasing her dominance.
Nordic Combined - Lamparter Places Third in Riiber's Jubilee Win
December 07, 2024 / Krone
Johannes Lamparter secured the first podium finish of the season for Austria's Nordic combined team by finishing third in Lillehammer. The race celebrated Jarl Magnus Riiber's milestone 75th individual victory, with eight other Austrian teammates also performing well in the competition.
Gerboth Achieves Strong Fifth Place in Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / Sport1
Maria Gerboth finished in fifth place at the Women's Nordic Combined World Cup season opener in Lillehammer. After leading following her jump, she ultimately fell short of a podium finish, but this marked the best World Cup performance of her career.
Riiber dominates PCR in Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / FIS
Jarl Magnus Riiber won the men's Provisional Competition Round in Lillehammer, showcasing a remarkable jump of 98.5 meters. His performance, which earned him a total of 126.4 points, positions him strongly for the upcoming competitions, despite his ongoing health challenges. The event featured athletes from 13 nations competing on the Lysgårdsbakken HS98.
Hagen powers to season-opening victory in Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / FIS
Ida Marie Hagen celebrated her 10th World Cup victory at the season-opening Gundersen event in Lillehammer, outperforming Gyda Westvold Hansen, who had won all six previous competitions in the location. Hansen started the cross-country portion in 10th place but managed to finish as runner-up. Lisa Hirner completed the podium in third place, marking her eighth World Cup podium appearance.
Nordic Combined - Hirner Takes Third Place in World Cup Opener at Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / Krone.at
Lisa Hirner achieved a podium finish in her first World Cup event of the season, securing third place. She finished behind favored Norwegians Ida Marie Hagen and Gyda Westvold Hansen, making an impressive start to her competition despite facing challenges in the ski jump the previous day.
Lillehammer | Jarl Magnus Riiber has received answers about health problems – inflammation in the stomach diagnosed
December 06, 2024 / Eurosport
Jarl Magnus Riiber has been diagnosed with inflammation in his stomach after experiencing health issues. He is undergoing treatment and expects to gradually recover, allowing him to compete in the upcoming World Cup event in Lillehammer, depending on how he feels.