13.15 planned

Nordic combined: Men’s team competition LIVE from 11 am

The weather isn't quite playing ball yet.(Bild: GEPA)

World Championships in Trondheim LIVE: Today the Nordic Combined men's team competition from the large hill will take place. We report live (ticker below). Due to the strong wind, the start has been postponed to 13:15.

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When the combined skiers led by Johannes Lamparter compete in the team competition of the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim today, a medal is virtually guaranteed. After the large hill jumping event in the morning and the cross-country relay in the afternoon (4pm), the ÖSV quartet's rivals will be Norway and Germany, as they have been for years. "The medal is the big goal and if we don't make it, we would be disappointed," said Lamparter.

Johannes Lamparter(Bild: GEPA)

In any case, the roles are clearly divided. "The Norwegians are the favourites," emphasized Lamparter with a view to Jarl Magnus Riiber, who also excelled in the training jumps, and Jens Lurås Oftebro, who is a strong runner. "They are the strongest on the track and it is a very run-heavy competition." In addition to the defending champions, the Germans around the fast cross-country skiers Vinzenz Geiger and Julian Schmid also want to strike in the 4 x 5 km race.

Lamparter hopes for a tremendous day
Unlike at the last World Championships, the ÖSV team is hoping for more than bronze, but this will require special circumstances. "Others have to slip up and we have to have a tremendous day," the 2021 double world champion told APA. A medal is the goal, "and if it's more than that, it's always good", said Lamparter with focus. It is certainly achievable, he emphasized, even the Norwegians are not unbeatable.

With regard to the changeable weather in Norway, Lamparter made a wish: "As horrible as possible, lots of rain. That would suit us a bit." Because rain seems to suit the ÖSV waxers, as could be seen in Lisa Hirner's individual bronze medal on Sunday.

Japan as a potential medal contender
Austria has always finished third in the four World Championship team events since 2017, and also took bronze at the 2014 and 2018 Olympics behind Norway and Germany. Although the streak came to an end three years ago in Beijing, when they only finished fourth behind Japan, there is no danger of a repeat this year. There are seven Germans, six Austrians and five Norwegians in the top 20 of the overall World Cup; only Ilkka Herola from Finland (6th) and Kristjan Ilves (10th) from Estonia, which does not have a 4-man team, are still among the world leaders.

Lamparter is nevertheless warned. "You can't underestimate the Japanese, because they are simply strong jumpers," said the 23-year-old, referring to Ryota Yamamoto's team. "They can fight so incredibly well." It is difficult to get rid of them. "We saw that in Beijing, we didn't manage it there."