Schmid wins last PCR of the season in Lahti

The final Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined World Cup weekend in Lahti, Finland, began under cloudy skies as 61 athletes from 13 nations competed in the Provisional Competition Round (PCR) on the large hill. With strong performances across the board, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the season.

Germany’s Julian Schmid delivered the standout jump of the day, soaring 126 meters to earn 133.1 points, securing the top spot in the PCR. This impressive performance grants him a confidence boost heading into the weekend’s competitions.

"This is a great start into the weekend. I had three really good jumps on the hill, and it gives me confidence for the fight for third place overall." – Julian Schmid (GER), PCR winner

Austrian contender Johannes Lamparter followed closely, landing at 123 meters and accumulating 131 points to claim second place. Japan’s Ryota Yamamoto rounded out the top three with a jump of 124.5 meters and a total of 128.1 points.

With the first of two Individual Gundersen competitions set to begin tomorrow at 10:00 CET with the Ski Jumping round, the battle for podium positions in the overall standings remains fierce. With strong performances in the PCR, Schmid, Lamparter, and Yamamoto have all positioned themselves as top contenders heading into the weekend’s decisive events.