Basics
How does the Nordic Combined Triple work?
A competition in nordic combined always consists of a jump from the ski jump and a cross-country skiing segment. During a regular competition weekend, there are two such competitions. The special thing in Seefeld: Here it lasts for three consecutive days, hence the name "Triple".
To keep the excitement high over three consecutive competitions, a special format is used in the Triple. On each competition day, a different event format is held – this keeps the fight for the overall victory open until the end. This guide provides an overview of the individual days and formats.
In Brief
The Triple starts with a mass start, followed by the individual compact on the second competition day. The conclusion is the tried and tested individual-Gundersen format, where it will be decided who wins the Triple.
Day 1: Mass start – Pace from the very beginning
The Triple begins with an exciting mass start: The athletes start without time gaps from the start house and first complete a cross-country skiing race (10 km for men, 5 km for women), and then move on to ski jumping. The cross-country skiing times are converted into points and subtracted from the overall result in ski jumping. The rule is: The fastest in cross-country skiing has no deductions from their jumping results, while subsequent athletes receive points deducted according to their deficit (four seconds correspond to one point). The athletes with the highest total points after the jumping are the winners of the day.
Day 2: Individual Compact – tactical skill required
On the second competition day, the participants will compete in the new individual compact format. Here, the athletes begin with a jump competition (one jump) and then start a cross-country race (7.5 km for men, 5 km for women). The start intervals in the cross-country are based on the jump results: The first place starts at 0 seconds, followed by the other athletes with fixed time gaps that become smaller as they go further back. Thus, the second-place jumper starts exactly 6 seconds after the first place jumper, and the third jumps in exactly six seconds later. Between places 9 and 10, the start gap is already only 2 seconds. This keeps the entire field tightly packed, which should create significantly more excitement. Whoever crosses the finish line first wins the day's victory.
Day 3: Individual Gundersen – the grand finale
The third day features the regular Individual Gundersen format. The procedure is similar to the Compact format, but the actual time deficits from the jumping are incorporated into the cross-country race (12.5 km for men, 7.5 km for women). Here, it applies: A point deficit in jumping corresponds to a four-second deficit on the track. The first athlete to cross the finish line is then the daily winner and simultaneously the triple winner!
Good to know – good performance will be rewarded.
Good performances from the previous day are rewarded on the following day! The point deficits from Day 1 will be taken into account during the jumping on Day 2. From the second to the third day, in addition to the point deficits, the time deficits on the course are also included. Therefore, it is still worth being among the front runners on the first two days to have a chance at the triple victory on the final day. Even though the field is getting closer together thanks to the new system, ensuring more excitement!
An event for the history books
The revised format of the Triple in Seefeld brings fresh air to Nordic Combined and marks a significant step in the development of the sport - for both men and women. Spectators can look forward to three days filled with action, tactics, and thrilling duels.
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