Riiber and Leinan Lund victorious at Schonach in the World Cup

Riiber and Leinan Lund victorious at Schonach in the World Cup

Originally published in L'Équipe on January 27, 2024

Riiber and Leinan Lund victorious at Schonach in the World Cup

Jarl Magnus Riiber has claimed another victory in the World Cup with his performance in Schonach, Germany. The Norwegian star, known for his remarkable achievements in the Nordic combined, secured his seventh win of the season, further extending his lead in the overall World Cup standings.

In the women’s category, Mari Leinan Lund from Norway also triumphed, marking a successful day for the Nordic team.

Riiber excelled in the ski jumping segment, establishing a solid lead before entering the cross-country phase, where he maintained his advantage, finishing with a time 1:13.8 ahead of Austrian Stefan Rettenegger. Norwegian Joergen Graabak took the third place, completing the podium.

Meanwhile, Mari Leinan Lund defeated her compatriot Ida Marie Hagen and Germany's Nathalie Armbruster to secure her victory, with Lena Brocard from France finishing seventh.

This event showcases the intense competition and the dominance of Norwegian athletes in the Nordic combined disciplines, as they continue to perform at elite levels internationally.