Nordic Combined
Armbruster Wins at the Premiere of the Seefeld Triple
February 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
German Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster secured her first World Cup victory by dominating the Seefeld Triple event in Tirol. By winning consecutive stages and the overall title, she marked a historic achievement as the first German woman to win at this level in the discipline.
ÖSV Coach Sees Generational Change in Nordic Combined
February 02, 2025 / Krone
Austrian nordic combined coach Christoph Bieler highlights a significant generational shift within the national team as veteran competitor Jarl Magnus Riiber steps away at 27 and other seasoned athletes are nearing the end of their careers. Bieler praises the strength of the youth training centers, pointing to promising debuts by Fabio Obermeyr, Paul Walcher, and Andreas Gfrerer, and emphasizes the need for fresh talent to sustain international success.
Unprecedented Controversy in the Nordic Combined Event – Coach Accuses Official of ‘Chasing’ an Athlete: ‘It Could Destroy a Career’
February 01, 2025 / Yle
In a dramatic Nordic combined World Cup event for women, Norwegian star Ida Marie Hagen’s winning streak was halted when she was disqualified for issues with her ski jumping suit. The controversy deepened as national team coach Ivar Stuan accused a technical official of deliberately ‘chasing’ Hagen, a move he warned could ruin her career, while other competitors including Minja Korhonen, Heta Hirvonen, and Ilkka Herola posted notable performances.
Geiger on Oftebro's Win, Third Place: 'I'm Annoyed'
February 01, 2025 / Sport1
Olympic champion Vinzenz Geiger finished third at the Seefeld Triple in Nordic combined, losing out to Norway’s Jens Luraas Oftebro and Jarl Magnus Riiber. Despite the podium finish, Geiger expressed frustration over his premature attempt, as he believes he had the potential to win and remains a contender for the overall triple victory.
Nordic Combined: Vinzenz Geiger Places Third in Sprint Show, Beaten by Riiber
February 01, 2025 / sportschau.de
In Seefeld, Vinzenz Geiger delivered a strong performance in the second race of the Nordic Combined Triple, finishing third after a thrilling cross-country sprint. Despite a promising start with a good jump, he lost ground due to a tactical error, while Norwegian favorite Jarl Magnus Riiber surged ahead, and announced his planned retirement due to Morbus Crohn following the season.
Nordic Combined: Nathalie Armbruster Makes History
February 01, 2025 / sportschau.de
In a historic moment for German Nordic combined, 19-year-old Nathalie Armbruster secured her first World Cup victory at the Seefeld Triple by capitalizing on a disqualification in the cross-country segment. Despite a strong jump where she reached 103 meters, her main rival, Norwegian Ida Marie Hagen, was disqualified after failing the equipment inspection, paving the way for Armbruster’s emotional triumph.
19-Year-Old Makes German Winter Sport History
February 01, 2025 / Sport1
German Nordic combined athlete Nathalie Armbruster became the first German female to win a World Cup event in Nordic combined at the age of 19. She clinched victory in the second stage of the Seefeld Triple, outclassing top competitors and benefiting from a disqualification, and now looks forward to the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim.
Nordic Combined – Oftebro Wins in Seefeld, Lamparter Fourth
February 01, 2025 / Krone.at
Norwegian skier Jens Luraas Oftebro clinched victory on the second day of the Nordic Triples event in Seefeld, marking a second win for Norway. His compatriot and previous day’s champion Jarl Magnus Riiber was edged out, while Johannes Lamparter, who had been runner-up on Friday, finished fourth. The Austrian team also showed strong form, and the injured Lukas Greiderer has now shifted his focus to upcoming contests in Otepää, Estonia.
Nordic Combined – Lamparter: 'Only the King Was Unbeatable'
January 31, 2025 / krone.at
In Seefeld’s Nordic Combined Triple event, Norwegian Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his 77th World Cup victory, finishing well ahead of his rivals. Austrian Johannes Lamparter, who finished second behind Riiber, expressed his satisfaction by stating that 'only the king was unbeatable', while in the women’s race, Ida‐Marie Hagen took the win with Claudia Purker achieving her best World Cup result.
Riiber Wins After Retirement Announcement – Schmid Finishes Fifth
January 31, 2025 / Sport1
Norwegian Nordic combined star Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his 77th World Cup victory at the beginning of the three-day Seefeld Triple, just two days after announcing his retirement due to Morbus Crohn. The article outlines his dominating performance in both the cross-country and ski jumping segments, highlights comparisons with legendary Eric Frenzel, and also covers notable results from other top competitors including German Julian Schmid and rising female athletes.