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Yuna Kasai Places Seventh in Trondheim Nordic Combined World Cup Opener

Her 89.5‑meter jump on the HS102 hill strengthens her case in Japan’s run‑up to Milano‑Cortina 2026 selection.

Overview

  • Kasai finished seventh in the women’s individual No. 1 Nordic combined event held on December 5 in Trondheim, Norway.
  • In the ski‑jump segment, she recorded 89.5 meters on the HS102 hill, setting up her position for the cross‑country phase.
  • The result comes during an active national‑team selection period for the Winter Olympics.
  • The Milano‑Cortina Games open on February 6, 2026, leaving roughly two months for selections to be finalized.
  • Kasai competes under the Waseda University banner, reflecting Japan’s university‑to‑elite pathway in winter sports.