Nordic Combined: Norwegians Jens Oftebro and Gyda Westvold Hansen Win Lillehammer Event

Nordic Combined: Norwegians Jens Oftebro and Gyda Westvold Hansen Win Lillehammer Event

Jens Oftebro claimed victory in the Nordic combined event at Lillehammer, Norway, on Saturday. Oftebro now has two career wins under his belt, following a solid leap of 99 meters that put him in the lead. He managed to maintain his advantage despite challenges from his competitors, finishing ahead of leader of the general standings Jarl Riiber by 9.5 seconds, and German Vinzenz Geiger by 39.2 seconds.

In the women's event, Gyda Westvold Hansen, the reigning world champion, also displayed impressive form, securing another win in Lillehammer. Leading after the ski jumping phase, Westvold Hansen dominated the subsequent five-kilometer pursuit, finishing ahead of her compatriot Ida Hagen by 1 minute and 21.6 seconds and Austrian Lisa Hirner by 1 minute and 22.5 seconds.

Among the French participants, Laurent Muhlethaler, who recorded a jump of 96 meters, finished in eighth place, while Mattéo Baud moved down to twelfth after previously securing second place at the Ruka stage. Marco Heinis finished in 29th place, and Antoine Gérard, after struggling with a jump of only 83 meters, managed to advance to finish 38th.

This event showcased the strength of Norway's Nordic combined athletes, with both Oftebro and Westvold Hansen delivering stunning performances and continuing their dominance in the sport.