Nordic Combined
Mattéo Baud Achieves First Podium in Nordic Combined World Cup
November 27, 2022 / L'Équipe
Mattéo Baud, a promising 20-year-old French athlete, clinched second place in the Nordic Combined event at Ruka, Finland, marking his first-ever World Cup podium. The competition saw him behind Norway's Jarl Magnus Riiber and demonstrated Baud's rapid improvement in the sport after previously placing no higher than 13th in his World Cup career.
Riiber wins the Ruka Nordic Combined, Muhlethaler and Baud in the top 10
November 26, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber clinched victory in the Nordic Combined event at Ruka, Finland, showing great skill in the 10 km race after starting third following the ski jump. Julian Schmid and Jens Luraas Oftebro joined him on the podium, while French athletes Laurent Muhlethaler and Mattéo Baud finished sixth and seventh, respectively, achieving their personal bests.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Wins the Nordic Combined World Cup Globe
March 13, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his fourth consecutive Nordic Combined World Cup globe by winning the second race at the Schonach stage in Germany, surpassing Austrian Johannes Lamparter. This victory marks Riiber's 49th career win and concludes the season on a high note after a disappointing Olympic performance.
Jarl Magnus Riiber wins in Schonach and takes the lead in the Nordic Combined World Cup
March 12, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his position as leader of the Nordic Combined World Cup after winning the event in Schonach, Germany. This victory allows Riiber to regain the top spot in the overall standings, having previously ceded it to Austrian Johannes Lamparter due to injuries earlier in the season.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Victorious Again in Oslo World Cup
March 06, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber secured his 11th individual victory of the season at the World Cup event in Oslo, following a successful performance in the ski jumping event. Despite initially placing second after the jump, he excelled in the cross-country ski segment to take the lead. Riiber's impressive track record this season puts him in a close race in the World Cup standings.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Wins in Oslo at the World Cup
March 05, 2022 / L'Équipe
Norwegian skier Jarl Magnus Riiber claimed victory in Oslo, winning the first of two World Cup events scheduled for the weekend. This marks his tenth individual win of the season, strengthening his position in the overall World Cup standings.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Wins in Lahti at the World Cup
February 27, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber returned to victory in the World Cup with a win in Lahti, Finland, after a disappointing experience at the Beijing Olympics. The Norwegian athlete secured first place ahead of Germany's Vinzenz Geiger and Austria's Johannes Lamparter in an event that combined ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Skips Team Event at Beijing Olympics
February 16, 2022 / L'Équipe
Norwegian Nordic combined star Jarl Magnus Riiber will not participate in the team event at the Beijing Olympics, leaving him without any medals. Riiber, who previously tested positive for COVID-19 and was isolated, expressed concerns about his health after a challenging individual event.
Jarl Magnus Riiber Leads After Nordic Combined Jump, Matteo Baud 16th
February 15, 2022 / L'Équipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber is in the lead after the jumping portion of the Nordic combined event, ahead of Kristjan Ilves and Ryota Yamamoto. Matteo Baud holds the 16th position going into the ski race, trailing Riiber by 2 minutes and 24 seconds after a jump of 127.5 meters.
Norwegian Joergen Graabak Wins Olympic Gold in Nordic Combined
February 15, 2022 / L'Équipe
Joergen Graabak of Norway has won the Olympic gold medal in Nordic combined at the large hill event, securing his second Olympic title. He finished ahead of teammate Jens Luraas Oftebro and Japan's Akito Watabe, while French competitor Antoine Gérard placed 14th.
Positive for Covid-19, Jarl Magnus Riiber doubts participation in the Beijing Olympics
February 10, 2022 / L'Equipe
Jarl Magnus Riiber, a top contender in Nordic combined events at the Beijing Olympics, has tested positive for Covid-19 and doubts he can compete. Having already missed an event, he expresses uncertainty about participating in upcoming competitions due to his current condition and required testing protocols.
Ryota Yamamoto Leads Nordic Combined After Ski Jumping Event
February 09, 2022 / L'Équipe
Ryota Yamamoto took the lead in the Nordic combined after the ski jumping segment, achieving a jump of 108 meters and collecting 133 points. He will start the 10 km race with a 33-second lead over second place and a 40-second lead over third place.