Nordic Combined
Dramatic Jury Decision After Norwegian Gold at World Championships: 'A Parody'
February 28, 2025 / NRK
After a significant victory in the mixed team event, the Norwegian combined team faced a long wait for a jury decision concerning a protest from Austria. Despite a thrilling performance that led to their gold medal, the situation raised questions about the rules and conduct at the event, leading to considerable debate among experts and athletes alike.
Austria captures first medal in Nordic World Championships amid protests and falls
February 28, 2025 / Krone
Austria's mixed team has secured a bronze medal, marking their first win at the Nordic World Championships in Trondheim. The official confirmation came after an hour-long delay due to a protest from Japan over an incident during the race, where a crucial sprint led to discussions regarding interference.
Steamboat’s Brabec takes 4th at event opener of Nordic combined World Ski Championships
February 28, 2025 / SteamboatToday
Steamboat's Alexa Brabec achieved a commendable fourth place in the Women's Mass Start Normal Hill competition at the opening event of the Nordic combined World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway. With a strong performance, she finished just 18.3 seconds behind the lead skier, showcasing her competitive spirit and skill in the sport.
Bomber boys ski to third at states
February 28, 2025 / Lake Placid News
The Saranac Lake girls and Lake Placid boys Nordic ski teams showcased their talent at the state championships, with the girls finishing second and the boys taking third place overall. Lake Placid's Leila Fey stood out in the races, leading the boys' team with a ninth-place finish in the individual 7.5 km Classic race.
Kasai surprises with World Championship Title - Armbruster misses Medal
February 27, 2025 / Sportschau
In a stunning turn of events at the Nordic Ski World Championships, Yuna Kasai of Japan became the champion in the women's mass start events, while German skier Nathalie Armbruster fell short of securing a medal. Despite a solid fourth place finish in the 5 km cross-country segment, Armbruster's performance in jumping left her in sixth place overall, while her teammate Jenny Nowak placed fifth.
Promising Minja Korhonen, 17, opens up about her struggles – "I haven't been able to focus peacefully"
February 27, 2025 / Yle
Minja Korhonen discusses her struggles with ski jumping during the intense competition schedule. Unexpected results occurred in the first medal contest of the combined event at the World Championships in Trondheim, with surprising medalists from Japan and Norway.
Informed that Norway Lost World Championship Qualification – Complete U-turn After Closed Meeting
February 27, 2025 / NRK
The article details a sudden and chaotic change in the Norwegian Nordic combined team’s World Championship plans after FIS initially revoked Jarl Magnus Riiber’s free qualification. Following intense internal discussions and legal review, FIS clarified the incident as a misunderstanding, reinstating Riiber’s status as the reigning world champion in the new compact event, although the process has drawn widespread criticism.
"Bares für Rares" Instead of World Championships: Armbruster 'a bit sad'
February 27, 2025 / Sport1
Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster expressed her disappointment over ZDF's decision to broadcast the first World Championship event in Trondheim only via livestream, rather than on its main TV channel. The 19-year-old, who narrowly missed a medal opportunity, also highlighted the need for more equitable media coverage, particularly as the women's combined event fights for inclusion in the Olympic program for 2030.
Kasai Surprises with World Championship Title – Armbruster Strong
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Japan’s Yuna Kasai stunned the field by winning the mass start event in Nordic combined. Top favorite Gyda Westvold Hansen claimed silver, while Germany’s Nathalie Armbruster, leading the overall World Cup, finished a disappointing sixth after a strong long‐distance performance fell short on the jump. The dramatic competition saw Kasai’s superb jump catapult her ahead, with her sister Haruka Kasai also improving her position to secure a bronze.
Nathalie Armbruster and the World Championship Pressure: Favorite Must Wait for a Medal
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, 19‐year‐old Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster – the current World Cup leader – is feeling the pressure as she had to settle for sixth place in her first competition. Balancing high expectations, academic commitments, and the added weight of Olympic qualification uncertainties, Armbruster reflects on her personal support network while coping with the intensity of the winter sports stage.