Nordic combined

The Nordic combined is a winter sport in which competitors involve in both cross-country skiing and ski jumping.

History

While Norwegian soldiers are known to have been competing in nordic skiing since the 18th century, the first major competition in nordic combined was held in 1892 in Oslo at the first Holmenkollen Ski Festival, an event still held annually. In Norway, popularity of the Holmenkollrenn, and Nordic combined in general, was great, and in fact separate ski jumping events weren't held at Holmenkollen until 1933.

Related Topics:
Nordic skiing - 18th century - 1892 - Oslo - Holmenkollen Ski Festival - Ski jumping

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The sport was included at the 1924 Winter Olympics, and has been on the programme ever since. World Championships have been held since 1925.

Related Topics:
1924 Winter Olympics - 1925

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Traditionally, Norway has always delivered top athletes in the sport, but Finland, Germany, Austria and Japan are also among the top nations in the Nordic combined. As of 2004, top athletes in the sport include triple Olympic Champion Samppa Lajunen, Ronny Ackermann and John Spillane.

Related Topics:
Norway - Finland - Germany - Austria - Japan - As of 2004 - Samppa Lajunen - Ronny Ackermann - John Spillane

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