Nathalie Armbruster Leads Nordic Combined World Cup Heading Into Trondheim World Championships

The 19-year-old German athlete balances elite competition and school as she emerges as a favorite for the Nordic Ski World Championships.

Nathalie Armbruster, a 19-year-old from Germany, is the current leader of the Nordic Combined World Cup and a top contender for gold at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway.
Armbruster recently made history as the first German woman to win a Nordic Combined World Cup event, with victories at Seefeld and Otepää.
Despite her success, Armbruster faces challenges balancing her athletic career with her final year of high school, where she aims to achieve top grades in her Abitur exams.
The Nordic Combined for women faces uncertainty as it remains excluded from the 2026 Winter Olympics, with discussions on its inclusion for 2030 ongoing during the World Championships.
Armbruster's rapid rise and media attention, including appearances on national television, have made her a prominent figure in advocating for greater recognition of her sport.