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Norway dominates the Nordic combined at the Milan Cortina Winter Games, clinching gold in the team sprint. This could be the last Olympic appearance for the event, which has been a staple since 1924. Finland takes silver after a nail-biting finish, while Austria secures bronze amidst challenging conditions. Jens Luraas Oftebro, who also won individual golds, expresses disbelief at the victory.
The competition suffers from limited audience appeal and is under threat of elimination by the International Olympic Committee. The podium consistently features Norway, Austria, and Finland. Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen earn their first silver medals for Finland. Germany and Japan struggle with race difficulties, including collisions, and finish behind. The U.S. team of Niklas Malacinski and Ben Loomis finishes seventh. The IOC's decision on the event’s future is pending later this year.
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