Nordic combined

American

noun

a competition for Nordic skiers comprising ski jumping and cross-country skiing events, the winner having the highest combined score.

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PGS and Nordic combined are understood to be at risk of being chopped, with a decision yet to be made on the final sports programme.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Another spokesperson added: "Going forward, we will take data points in order to evaluate these disciplines with respective events for French Alps 2030. If Nordic combined stays, women will be part of it."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The scenic Fiemme Valley, site of cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined , is made up primarily of three small villages — Carano, Daiano and Varena — in the Dolomites mountain range.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The IOC announcement said Nordic combined “had by far the lowest audience numbers” of any sport in the past three Winter Olympics.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

Nordic combined skiers must have finesse and fearlessness for ski jumping while training to have the strength and stamina necessary for a 10-kilometer cross-country course.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

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