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Germany Claims Gold in Nordic Combined Team Event at Ski World Championships

The German team capitalized on a Norwegian disqualification to secure their first gold in Trondheim, with strong performances on both the ski jump and cross-country course.

  • The German Nordic Combined team, featuring Johannes Rydzek, Wendelin Thannheimer, Julian Schmid, and Vinzenz Geiger, won gold at the World Championships in Trondheim.
  • Norway's Jørgen Graabak was disqualified for an illegal binding, significantly altering the competition and boosting Germany's chances.
  • Vinzenz Geiger delivered a decisive final push in the cross-country segment, overtaking Austria's Fabio Obermayr to secure victory.
  • This marks Germany's first Nordic Combined team gold at the World Championships since 2017, ending Norway's dominance in the event.
  • The German women's cross-country skiing team also earned a bronze medal in the 4x7.5 km relay, their first medal of the championships.
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