Ida Marie Hagen Triumphs in Seefeld, Léna Brocard Takes 9th

Ida Marie Hagen Triumphs in Seefeld, Léna Brocard Takes 9th

Originally published in L'Équipe on February 03, 2024

In an exhilarating race at the Seefeld World Cup in Austria, Ida Marie Hagen of Norway captured victory and the individual compact globe, showcasing her exceptional talent in Nordic skiing. After a dramatic turn of events, French skier Léna Brocard finished in ninth place following a fall on the second lap.

Brocard entered the second lap strong, holding onto third place, but an unfortunate crash set her back. Despite this setback, she persevered to finish the race, demonstrating resilience.

Hagen's win not only highlights her prowess in the sport but also solidifies her position at the top of the overall standings. Following her in the race were Gyda Westvold Hansen, also from Norway, who took second place, and Nathalie Armbruster from Germany, who secured third.

This competition is part of the broader Nordic combined World Cup series, which continues to showcase outstanding performances from elite athletes across the circuit.