Nordic Combined
French Team Finishes Far Behind in Normal Hill at Beijing Olympics
February 09, 2022 / L'Équipe
Matteo Baud was the best French competitor at the normal hill event at the Beijing Olympics, finishing 18th, while Laurent Muhlethaler and Gaël Blondeau placed 28th and 31st, respectively. The gold medal was won by Vinzenz Geiger from Germany, while several top competitors were absent due to positive COVID-19 tests.
Jarl Magnus Riiber tests positive for Covid-19 and is uncertain for the Beijing Games
February 03, 2022 / L'Équipe
Norwegian nordic combined athlete Jarl Magnus Riiber has tested positive for Covid-19 in Beijing, making his participation in the first event of the Winter Olympics uncertain. As a triple World Cup champion and favorite for gold, he must pass two negative tests to compete in the games starting on February 4th.
Johannes Lamparter Wins Again in Klingenthal
January 16, 2022 / L'Équipe
Johannes Lamparter achieved a remarkable double victory at the World Cup stage in Klingenthal, Germany, winning both the Saturday and Sunday events. His latest triumph solidifies his position at the top of the overall World Cup standings, as he now leads after three victories this season.
Johannes Lamparter Wins at Klingenthal Stage
January 15, 2022 / L'Équipe
Johannes Lamparter has achieved his second victory of the season at the World Cup stage in Klingenthal, Germany. The Austrian edged out Kristjan Ilves and Ryota Yamamoto to share the leading spot in the overall World Cup standings with Jarl Magnus Riiber, who was absent due to back pain.
German Vinzenz Geiger Takes Revenge in Val di Fiemme
January 09, 2022 / L'Équipe
Vinzenz Geiger of Germany secured victory at the Val di Fiemme Nordic Combined event, avenging his previous day's defeat to Austrian Johannes Lamparter. Geiger, who started the 10 km race 36 seconds behind, showcased a strong performance to clinch his 10th World Cup win, marking a significant achievement in his career.