Nordic Combined - With "Confidence" to Ramsau

Nordic Combined - With "Confidence" to Ramsau

The German Nordic combined team is looking forward to the final World Cup of the year in Ramsau after an impressive start to the season. With top performances already recorded, including multiple podium finishes, the athletes are eager to maintain their momentum.

Head coach Eric Frenzel highlighted the team's readiness as they travel to Austria, noting that Ramsau has historically been a successful venue for them. Vinzenz Geiger has secured two wins this season, and Johannes Rydzek recently celebrated his first World Cup victory in nearly six years.

The competitions will commence with a mass start event on Friday, followed by the classical Gundersen competition over 10 km. The overall standings are tight, and if the Germans perform as well as they have been, they could see the yellow jersey change hands by the year's end.

Frenzel's confidence in his team's ability to perform has been buoyed by their rigorous training, especially in jumping, a crucial area to improve upon from past performances. As Geiger and Schmid prepare for the week ahead, they reflect on their past successes in Ramsau, aiming to continue their streak of achievements.

This weekend promises to be an exhilarating showdown, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Nordic Combined World Cup series.

The German contingent in Ramsau: - Men: Manuel Faißt, Vinzenz Geiger, David Mach, Johannes Rydzek, Julian Schmid, Tristan Sommerfeldt, Wendelin Thannheimer, Terence Weber - Women: Nathalie Armbruster, Maria Gerboth, Cindy Haasch, Ronja Loh, Jenny Nowak, Svenja Würth, Trine Göpfert.

Source: jsc