Nordic Combined
DAILY BREAKDOWN 5 – Franjo von Allmen makes it three, while Norway and USA strike Gold
February 11, 2026 / FIS (I Love Snow)
Milano Cortina 2026 produced memorable Olympic moments across several FIS disciplines: Franjo von Allmen completed a rare alpine treble with Super-G gold, Norway’s Jens Luraas Oftebro won a dramatic Nordic Combined Individual Gundersen (Normal Hill/10km) by a single second, and the USA celebrated a one–two in Women’s Moguls as Elizabeth Lemley took gold. The report highlights those podiums and the personal stories behind the results.
Oftebrothers and Retteneggers chase Lamparter in Nordic Combined
February 10, 2026 / FIS
World Cup leader Johannes Lamparter (AUT) heads into the Milano Cortina 2026 Individual Gundersen Normal Hill/10km as the man to beat, but faces strong challenges from Norway’s Oftebro brothers (Jens and Einar) and Austria’s Rettenegger brothers (Thomas and Stefan). The preview highlights current form, sibling teamwork among the Oftebros, Thomas Rettenegger’s jumping strength, and Germany’s defending Olympic champion Vinzenz Geiger as other contenders.
Digital Breakthrough: Nordic Combined’s Social Media Boom
February 05, 2026 / FIS
Over the past four seasons Nordic Combined has transformed from a modest social presence into a fast-growing, multi-platform digital ecosystem. Growth accelerated decisively in 2024-25 thanks to new channels (notably TikTok), storytelling projects and shared content via the FIS Content Exchange Platform, driving large increases in followers, reach and engagement.
Jens Luraas Oftebro wins Gundersen to clinch the Triple
February 01, 2026 / FIS
Jens Luraas Oftebro produced a late sprint to win the Individual Gundersen at Seefeld and secure the Seefeld Triple overall. He overtook Stefan Rettenegger in the closing stages of the 12.5 km cross‑country leg, with Vinzenz Geiger and Johannes Lamparter also featuring prominently in the finishing order.
Hagen wins her first Triple as Gianmoena bids farewell
February 01, 2026 / FIS
Ida Marie Hagen claimed her first-ever Triple title after dominating the Individual Gundersen final in Seefeld, finishing 55 seconds clear in the 7.5 km cross-country leg. The weekend also featured an emotional farewell for Italy’s Veronica Gianmoena, who was celebrated by her competitors at her last World Cup start.
Geiger sprints to victory in Compact on second day of Seefeld Triple
January 31, 2026 / FIS
Vinzenz Geiger of Germany produced a dramatic late sprint to win the 7.5 km Individual Compact race on day two of the Seefeld Triple, overtaking a leading group that included Stefan Rettenegger and Johannes Lamparter. Lamparter finished second after winning the Mass Start the previous day, while Jens Luraas Oftebro moved up to the final podium spot, passing his brother Einar Luraas Oftebro. The Triple concludes with the Individual Gundersen the following day.
Hagen shows cross-country class to win Compact on second day in Seefeld
January 31, 2026 / FIS
Ida Marie Hagen (NOR) dominated the 5 km cross‑country leg to win the FIS Nordic Combined Individual Compact in Seefeld, extending her individual World Cup wins to 26. Alexa Brabec (USA) held on for second after a strong jump, while Nathalie Armbruster produced a late sprint to secure third; the Triple concludes with the Individual Gundersen on Sunday.
Emotional Lamparter begins Triple bid with Mass Start win
January 30, 2026 / FIS (International Ski Federation)
World Cup leader Johannes Lamparter of Austria opened the FIS Nordic Combined Triple in Seefeld with a home Mass Start victory, his fifth win of the season and 22nd overall. Lamparter edged team-mate Stefan Rettenegger by 0.5 points after matching the longest jump of the day and will bid to emulate his 2023 Triple over the next days.
Brabec earns maiden win on first day of Triple in Seefeld
January 30, 2026 / FIS
Alexa Brabec (USA) claimed her first FIS Nordic Combined World Cup victory on the opening day of the Triple in Seefeld, winning Friday’s Mass Start. Brabec built her win with a strong cross-country performance and a 99.5 m jump on the Toni Seelos HS109 hill to finish ahead of Ema Volavsek and Ida Marie Hagen. The second day of the Seefeld Triple is a Compact format with jumping in the morning and cross-country in the afternoon.
Thomas Rettenegger tops men’s PCR in sunny Seefeld
January 29, 2026 / FIS
The Provisional Competition Round (PCR) for the Men’s Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined World Cup took place in sunny conditions at Seefeld’s Toni Seelos HS109 hill. Austria’s Thomas Rettenegger won the PCR with a 104 m jump and 126.8 points, ahead of teammate Franz-Josef Rehrl and Germany’s Richard Stenzel. The Triple continues with a 10 km Mass Start race the following day.
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Norway celebrates: Lurås Oftebro takes first World Cup victory
January 10, 2026 / Eurosport Norway
Norwegian Nordic combined skier Einar Lurås Oftebro won his first career World Cup on Saturday after a strong cross-country leg in Otepää. He moved up from 12th after the jump/qualification round and edged Johannes Rydzek by half a second to claim victory.
‘We are not machines’ – Pressure mounts as Nordic Combined faces momentous 2026
December 31, 2025 / FIS
With a lull in racing after cancellations at Schonach, the Nordic Combined community is reflecting on a season of change and mounting pressure ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The article reviews retirements, rising new champions (Nathalie Armbruster and Vinzenz Geiger), recent results in Ramsau and Trondheim, and the bid for Olympic inclusion of women’s Nordic Combined for future Games.