Nordic Combined
"Bares für Rares" Instead of World Championships: Armbruster 'a bit sad'
February 27, 2025 / Sport1
Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster expressed her disappointment over ZDF's decision to broadcast the first World Championship event in Trondheim only via livestream, rather than on its main TV channel. The 19-year-old, who narrowly missed a medal opportunity, also highlighted the need for more equitable media coverage, particularly as the women's combined event fights for inclusion in the Olympic program for 2030.
Kasai Surprises with World Championship Title – Armbruster Strong
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Japan’s Yuna Kasai stunned the field by winning the mass start event in Nordic combined. Top favorite Gyda Westvold Hansen claimed silver, while Germany’s Nathalie Armbruster, leading the overall World Cup, finished a disappointing sixth after a strong long‐distance performance fell short on the jump. The dramatic competition saw Kasai’s superb jump catapult her ahead, with her sister Haruka Kasai also improving her position to secure a bronze.
Nathalie Armbruster and the World Championship Pressure: Favorite Must Wait for a Medal
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, 19‐year‐old Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster – the current World Cup leader – is feeling the pressure as she had to settle for sixth place in her first competition. Balancing high expectations, academic commitments, and the added weight of Olympic qualification uncertainties, Armbruster reflects on her personal support network while coping with the intensity of the winter sports stage.
Ski Worlds: Armbruster's Medal Hope Crushed
February 27, 2025 / Sport1
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, 19-year-old Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster was vying for a medal in the mass start event. Although she performed strongly in the cross-country portion, her jumping result left her in sixth place, narrowly missing out on a podium finish. She now turns her focus to the upcoming mixed-team event, hoping to contribute to a team medal.
In Tears After New World Championship Medal: 'I Never Expected This'
February 27, 2025 / NRK
Gyda Westvold Hansen, a veteran Nordic combined competitor, shed tears after winning a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships. Despite being on track for her third consecutive gold, she expressed both surprise and relief as she reflected on the challenges of perfecting her ski jumping technique. Experts view her emotional performance as a sign that she remains a strong contender in international competitions.
Nordic Ski World Championship: Opening Ceremony in Trondheim
February 27, 2025 / Sportschau
The Nordic Ski World Championships were officially opened in Trondheim. The ceremony marked the commencement of one of the most important events in international Nordic combined competition.
World Championship in Trondheim – Nordic Combined: Austrian Women Finish Without Medals – Hirner Seventh
February 27, 2025 / krone.at
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, the women’s Nordic combined event saw fierce international competition. While Japanese and Norwegian athletes secured the top podium spots, the Austrian team failed to reach the medals, with Lisa Hirner’s seventh-place finish being the best result.
Minja Korhonen Faces Harsh Disappointment, Twin Sisters Unexpectedly Win World Championship Medals – Yle Covers the Trondheim Competitions
February 26, 2025 / Yle
The article covers the Nordic World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, held from February 26 to March 9, 2025. It highlights key moments including Lauri Vuorinen’s historic bronze in the men’s sprint, the disappointing ski jump performance by Minja Korhonen in the women’s combined event, and the surprising success of the Kasai twin sisters in the ski jump segment.
Armbruster After World Championships Training: 'Not My Favorite Hill'
February 26, 2025 / SPORT1
Nathalie Armbruster, one of the favorites in Nordic combined, shared her thoughts after a World Championships training session in Trondheim. In the session, she recorded jumps placing 15th, 10th, and 9th while admitting that the hill is not her favorite, and she expressed a preference for formats like Gundersen or Compact over the rarely run mass start event.
Claus Tuchscherer – Was His Horror Fall the Result of Sabotage?
February 26, 2025 / krone.at
Claus Tuchscherer, a former East German Nordic combined athlete who later competed as an ÖSV ski jumper, was a gold medal favorite at the 1978 Nordic World Championships until a mysterious incident caused his binding to come off. In an exclusive interview on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Tuchscherer reflects on his turbulent past, including accusations of betrayal after his escape and lingering questions over whether his fall was the result of sabotage.