Nordic Combined
Vinzenz Geiger wins Seefeld Nordic combined compact in sprint finish
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German athlete Vinzenz Geiger claimed victory in the men's compact race of the Seefeld Triple on January 31, 2026, edging out Austria's Johannes Lamparter in a thrilling sprint. In the women's event, Norway's Ida Marie Hagen secured her eighth win of the season, extending her lead in the World Cup standings. The races, held just a week before the Milan-Cortina Olympics, featured a finish profile similar to the upcoming Games.
Nordic combined remains the only Winter Olympic sport without women's events, despite the International Olympic Committee's push for gender balance in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Athletes like Annika Malacinski express frustration over the exclusion, while the entire discipline faces potential removal from the program. A crucial vote in June will decide its fate.
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Nordic combined stands at a pivotal moment ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where women remain barred from competing. U.S. athlete Annika Malacinski is spearheading efforts to highlight the sport's precarious future. The International Olympic Committee has cited a lack of universality for the exclusion, putting the entire discipline at risk.