Nordic Combined
Olympic excitement at the heart of the 46th Forum Nordicum in Val di Fiemme
September 19, 2025 / FIS
The Forum Nordicum gathered Nordic-skiing media in Val di Fiemme with a strong focus on Milano-Cortina 2026 preparations. FIS race directors outlined notable updates: Nordic Combined’s equal overall prize money from 2025/26, men’s Ski Flying premiere in Kulm, women’s Ski Flying premiere in Planica for Ski Jumping, and Cross-Country’s 20th anniversary Tour de Ski with a new heat mass start format. Attendees also toured Olympic venues in Predazzo and Tesero.
Hirvonen claims first PCR win in Predazzo
September 18, 2025 / FIS
Finland’s Heta Hirvonen won the Women’s Provisional Competition Round (PCR) on the HS109 hill in Predazzo to open the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Val di Fiemme. The 16-year-old scored 126.3 points with a 97 m jump, edging USA’s Alexa Brabec and Finland’s Minja Korhonen. Norway’s Ingrid Laate recorded the day’s longest jump at 99 m but placed ninth due to lower style points; the Individual Gundersen race follows the next day.
Germany edges Slovenia in thrilling Team Sprint
August 31, 2025 / FIS
Germany’s Jenny Nowak and Nathalie Armbruster won the women’s Team Sprint at the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Chaux‑Neuve, edging Slovenia by 3.2 seconds after a race-long duel. Strong jumps put Germany I in front after the HS118 round, and the lead see‑sawed throughout the 2x4.5 km roller-ski relay before Armbruster sealed the victory. Finland finished third at 1:42.8, while France I was further back; Germany’s Maria Gerboth suffered a crash despite a long jump.
Italy triumphs in thrilling six-nation battle
August 31, 2025 / FIS
Italy’s Raffaele Buzzi and Samuel Costa won the men’s Team Sprint at the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Chaux‑Neuve after a dramatic, tightly packed roller‑ski relay finish. Germany I led after the morning jump, but a large chase group formed and Costa’s decisive final‑leg attack sealed victory ahead of Germany I and France III. Austria I finished just off the podium in a race that saw nine teams from six nations in contention late.
Rydzek wins thrilling Gundersen in Chaux‑Neuve
August 30, 2025 / FIS
Johannes Rydzek won the men’s Individual Gundersen at the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix stop in Chaux‑Neuve, France, taking the yellow bib as series leader. After strong jumps by Florian Kolb and Richard Stenzel set up a tight start, Rydzek attacked on the final lap of the 10 km roller ski to beat Stenzel and Kolb, while a chasing trio never bridged across. Rydzek praised the venue’s atmosphere and urged top athletes to attend such world‑class events.
Armbruster doubles up with Chaux-Neuve victory
August 30, 2025 / FIS
Germany’s Nathalie Armbruster won the women’s Individual Gundersen at the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Chaux‑Neuve, securing her second straight series win and keeping the yellow bib. Minja Korhonen led after the jump, but Armbruster broke away on the 5 km roller ski to win by 15.2 seconds, with Korhonen second and Slovenia’s Ema Volavšek outsprinting Tara Geraghty‑Moats for third. The result strengthens Armbruster’s lead in the overall Summer Grand Prix standings.
Korhonen claims PCR win in Chaux‑Neuve
August 29, 2025 / FIS
Finland’s Minja Korhonen won the Women’s Provisional Competition Round at the FIS Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix in Chaux‑Neuve with a 108 m jump worth 104.4 points. Germany’s Maria Gerboth and overall leader Nathalie Armbruster placed second and third, while France’s Romane Baud was fourth. The women’s Individual Gundersen is scheduled for tomorrow; the men’s PCR was cancelled due to wind.
FIS clears acting Norway Nordic combined head coach after Trondheim Worlds equipment probe
July 23, 2025 / Yle
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has concluded its investigation into Norway’s acting Nordic combined head coach Truls Johansen and has allowed him to resume his duties. The probe stemmed from the Trondheim 2025 World Championships team event, where Jörgen Graabak’s jump was disqualified for binding manipulation and a subsequent re‑inspection attempt allegedly involved bringing a different ski pair. Finland head coach Antti Kuisma questions the explanation and urges FIS to publish the materials, while noting Norway’s form dipped late in the season.
Jørgen Graabak retires from competitive Nordic combined
May 24, 2025 / Sportschau
Norway’s Olympic champion Jørgen Graabak has announced his retirement after nearly 15 seasons on the Nordic combined World Cup circuit. The 34-year-old shared the news on social media, prompting tributes from peers and the International Ski Federation. Graabak won two Olympic golds at both Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022, and added three World Championship team titles between 2019 and 2023.
Local Nordic athletes to share expertise on competing at the elite level in panel discussion
April 25, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo approach, local Nordic combined athletes will gather to discuss the demands of elite level competition. Olympians and current team members will provide insights into the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of training and competing at such a high level in an upcoming panel discussion.
Ilves hopes to turn 'struggle and hard times' into battle for Riiber's crown: 'The king's throne is open'
April 15, 2025 / FIS
Kristjan Ilves reflects on a challenging previous season but aims to seize the opportunity for victory in Nordic Combined following the retirement of Jarl Magnus Riiber. He believes that with the king's throne now open, competition for the top position will intensify among athletes, leading to an exciting season ahead.
The Overlooked – A Nordic Combined documentary
April 07, 2025 / FIS
This documentary series, 'The Overlooked,' showcases the lives and challenges faced by athletes in Nordic Combined, exploring their journeys beyond the competition. Each episode highlights individual stories, struggles, and wins, shedding light on the personal sacrifices made by these athletes for their sport.