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What to know about Nordic combined and its Olympic future
The International Olympic Committee postponed its decision on Nordic combined for 2030 due to gender parity issues and declining participation, with the 2026 field reduced to 36 athletes.
- On Feb. 11, the IOC delayed a decision on Nordic combined's inclusion beyond Milan Cortina, with competitions scheduled from Feb. 11 to 19 at Predazzo and Tesero.
- Declining visibility stems from declining participation, limited broadcast exposure and countries dominating podiums, while Nordic combined lacks gender parity and bars women despite over 100 years in the Winter Games.
- Following recent retirements of Jarl Magnus Riiber and Jørgen Graabak, early-season standouts include Johannes Lamparter and Julian Schmid , while Alexa Brabec and Annika Malacinski advocate for women’s Olympic inclusion.
- Athletes warn that if Nordic combined is removed, it would harm male Nordic combined athletes and the many women who compete internationally, with only 36 athlete spots available at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
- Calls for modernization emphasize Nordic combined’s format, which pairs ski jumping and cross-country skiing by converting jumping scores into time handicaps, as organizers seek broader appeal amid long-term viability concerns.
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Who to watch on the Olympic stage: Nordic combined
Nordic combined pairs ski jumping and cross-country skiing into a single competition that demands both technical precision and endurance, requiring athletes to compete and train in two separate disciplines. Results from the ski jumping portion are scored and converted into time differences, which then determine the staggered start order for the cross-country race, and the first skier to cross the finish line wins the event. Nordic combined has …
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