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Nordic Ski World Championships See Historic Wins and Emotional Farewells

Therese Johaug narrowly misses Skiathlon gold, Jarl Magnus Riiber claims his tenth title, and German athletes celebrate multiple medals.

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Stark im Team mit den Frauen: Andreas Wellinger, Selina Freitag, Philipp Raimund und Agnes Reisch siegten Anfang Februar beim Mixed-Wettbewerb in Lake Placid
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Overview

  • Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug finished second in the Skiathlon by mere centimeters, tying in time with Sweden's Ebba Andersson, who claimed gold.
  • Jarl Magnus Riiber of Norway won his tenth World Championship title in the Nordic Combined, solidifying his legacy as the sport's greatest before retiring due to chronic illness.
  • Germany's Vinzenz Geiger secured bronze in the Nordic Combined, marking his second medal in Trondheim after a mixed-team silver.
  • The German women’s ski jumping team earned bronze in the team event, with Selina Freitag leading the effort after winning individual silver earlier in the competition.
  • Luisa Görlich, sidelined by a severe knee injury, joined her teammates in celebrating their ski jumping bronze, highlighting the camaraderie within the team.