Nordic Combined
Noko – Dominant Victory in Seefeld: Riiber Triumphs After Crohn’s Shock
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
Two days after announcing his impending retirement due to Crohn’s disease, Nordic combined superstar Jarl Magnus Riiber underlined his exceptional status by winning the mass start event in Seefeld – his 77th World Cup victory. Despite challenging wind conditions in the jumping phase and strong performances by his rivals, including local hero Johannes Lamparter and the German team, Riiber’s performance confirmed his dominance in the sport even as he prepares to end his career.
Nordic Combined: Jarl Magnus Riiber Wins First Race After Shocking Retirement Announcement
January 31, 2025 / NRK Sport
Norwegian Nordic combined star Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his 77th World Cup victory in Seefeld – his first win following his announcement to retire after the season due to his battle with Crohn’s disease. Riiber expressed both relief and emotion as he celebrated the win, while fellow competitor Ida Marie Hagen revealed her sadness at losing a valued friend and rival on the circuit.
Nordic Combined Athlete Armbruster Finishes Third in Seefeld
January 31, 2025 / Sport1
Nathalie Armbruster, the 19‐year‐old Nordic combined vice world champion, claimed a podium finish in her debut at the Seefeld Triple. Finishing behind Norwegian stars Ida Marie Hagen and Gyda Westvold Hansen, her performance underlines her medal ambitions for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim and marks an important step toward gender equality in the sport.
Nordic Combined Skier Armbruster Finishes Third in Seefeld
January 31, 2025 / Sportschau
German Nordic combined skier Nathalie Armbruster celebrated her third podium finish this winter by taking third place at the World Cup event in Seefeld. She performed strongly in both the cross-country mass start and the ski jump, finishing behind Norwegian rivals Ida Marie Hagen and Gyda Westvold Hansen. Other German athletes competed as well, with Maria Gerboth being the only one among them to break into the top ten.
Heta Hirvonen Dazzles with Career-Best in Combined – Yle Covers Winter Sports Weekend
January 31, 2025 / Yle
The article gives an update on a packed winter sports weekend covering various disciplines including cross‐country skiing, ski jumping, combined events and alpine skiing. It highlights a career-best performance by young combined skier Heta Hirvonen in Seefeld along with notable international and Finnish results in other Nordic skiing events.
Jarl Magnus Riiber, suffering from Crohn’s disease, to retire at season’s end
January 29, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norwegian Nordic combined star Jarl Magnus Riiber, who holds the record for World Cup victories, announced his retirement at the end of the season due to complications from Crohn’s disease. At just 27 years old and with the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, Riiber revealed that his health no longer allows him to compete at the highest level after years of success.
Nordic Combined: Severe Illness Forces Riiber to Retire
January 29, 2025 / sportschau.de
Norwegian Nordic combined star Jarl Magnus Riiber has announced his retirement due to a severe chronic illness. Despite a storied career marked by eight World Championship titles and five overall World Cup wins, Riiber revealed that his battle with Morbus Crohn has made continuing at the highest level unsustainable, prompting him to step away after this season.
6 Steamboat Skiers Named to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Roster
January 28, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
The article reports on the announcement of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard roster for the Nordic Junior World Ski Championships to be held in Lake Placid, New York, featuring athletes in both Nordic combined and ski jumping. It highlights the achievements of several Steamboat Springs-based skiers – including standout performances in qualifying events – and provides insights from coach Karl Denney on the athletes’ prospects and preparation for the championship.
Steamboat’s Brabec earns World Cup personal best
January 21, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
Steamboat Springs' Alexa Brabec achieved personal best finishes during a World Cup event in Schonach, Germany, earning seventh place overall on Sunday after a strong 5-kilometer ski race. Brabec's remarkable performance adds to her recent top-10 finishes, strengthening her position as a competitor as the U.S. Nordic combined team heads toward the World Ski Championships.
Léna Brocard continues her top 10 streak in Schonach as Ida Marie Hagen and Johannes Lamparter shine
January 19, 2025 / L'Équipe
This article highlights Léna Brocard's impressive performance, securing her fourth top 10 finish this season in the World Cup, placing 8th in Schonach. The event saw Norway's Ida Marie Hagen claiming victory and a Norwegian trio taking the podium positions.