The Original Extreme Sport
Nordic Combined is where fearless ski jumping meets grueling cross-country racing. Athletes soar through the air at 60 mph, then immediately battle it out in an intense cross-country ski race. It's the ultimate test of courage, power, and endurance.
How It Works
The Jump: Athletes launch themselves down a massive ski jump, focusing on perfect technique and maximum distance.
The Score: Judges award points for style and distance, with longer jumps and cleaner technique earning higher scores.
The Chase: The jumping results determine starting positions for the cross-country race. Better jumps mean earlier starts.
The Finish: First across the finish line wins it all, combining jumping prowess with cross-country skiing endurance.
Getting Started in Nordic Combined
Nordic Combined is an exciting sport that welcomes athletes of all ages. Most athletes start between ages 5-12, but it's never too late to begin!
Training facilities and clubs can be found across the United States, with major centers in:
- 🎿 Lake Placid, New York
- 🎿 Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- 🎿 Park City, Utah
- 🎿 Anchorage, Alaska
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Find a ClubA Legacy of Excellence
Born from Norwegian military training in the 1800s, Nordic Combined has been thrilling audiences since the first Holmenkollen Ski Festival in 1892.
- 🥇 2010 Vancouver Olympics: Team USA's historic breakthrough with 4 Olympic medals
- 🥈 Multiple World Cup podiums and World Championship medals
- 🌟 2024: Three US men in World Cup Top 30, two US women in Top 25
Critical Moment for Nordic Combined
🚨 The Sport Needs Your Help
Nordic Combined in the United States is facing unprecedented challenges:
- Loss of essential training and coaching funding
- Only Olympic sport without women's competition
- Risk of removal from the 2030 Olympic program
Despite these challenges, our athletes continue to excel:
- Three US men in World Cup Top 30
- Two US women in Top 25 World Cup standings
- Multiple top-10 finishes on the World Cup circuit
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