Nordic Combined

Jarl Magnus Riiber Dominates in Lillehammer World Cup

Jarl Magnus Riiber Dominates in Lillehammer World Cup

December 04, 2022 / L'Équipe

Norwegian athlete Jarl Magnus Riiber clinched first place in the second Nordic combined event in Lillehammer, overcoming his previous second place performance. He finished ahead of compatriot Jens Luras Oftebro and secured his third victory of the World Cup season. Laurent Muhlethaler of France and Mattéo Baud achieved sixth and seventh places respectively.

Nordic Combined: Norwegians Jens Oftebro and Gyda Westvold Hansen Win Lillehammer Event

Nordic Combined: Norwegians Jens Oftebro and Gyda Westvold Hansen Win Lillehammer Event

December 03, 2022 / L'Équipe

Jens Oftebro and Gyda Westvold Hansen emerged victorious at the Nordic combined event in Lillehammer, Norway. Oftebro claimed his second career win, while Westvold Hansen defended her title with a dominant performance.

Nordic Combined: Westvold Hansen Wins First Event in Lillehammer, Brocard 10th

Nordic Combined: Westvold Hansen Wins First Event in Lillehammer, Brocard 10th

December 02, 2022 / L'Équipe

Gyda Westvold Hansen won the first event of the women's Nordic Combined World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway. She maintained her lead from the ski jumping segment and finished comfortably ahead of her competitors. French athlete Léna Brocard secured a commendable 10th place in the race.

“I started to cry”: Mattéo Baud, an emotional first podium

“I started to cry”: Mattéo Baud, an emotional first podium

November 27, 2022 / L'Équipe

Mattéo Baud celebrated his first podium finish in Nordic combined at Ruka, Finland, placing second behind Norway's Jarl Magnus Riiber. This marks a significant achievement for French Nordic combined skiing, ending a five-year drought without a World Cup podium.

Mattéo Baud Achieves First Podium in Nordic Combined World Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.