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Vinzenz Geiger Wins Bronze in Nordic Combined at World Championships

Norwegian Jarl Magnus Riiber secures gold, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest in the sport.

  • Vinzenz Geiger earned his second medal at the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, adding a bronze in the individual Nordic Combined event to his earlier silver in the mixed team competition.
  • Norwegian athlete Jarl Magnus Riiber claimed gold, marking his 10th World Championship title, while his compatriot Jens Lurås Oftebro took silver.
  • Geiger, who started the cross-country race in sixth position, moved up to third in a tightly contested finish, while teammate Julian Schmid placed fourth.
  • Riiber, battling a chronic intestinal illness and set to retire after this season, maintained his lead from the ski jumping segment and delivered a dominant performance in the cross-country race.
  • The German team expressed satisfaction with Geiger's podium finish but acknowledged hopes for an even better result in the thrilling and competitive race.
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