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Winter Sports
1 players
outdoor
ski, ski poles
10 essential rules
Nordic combined has been part of the Olympic program since the inaugural Winter Games at Chamonix in 1924, making it one of the oldest winter Olympic disciplines. Governed by FIS under ICR Book III (Ski Jumping) and Book II (Cross-Country Skiing) with combined-specific regulations in the Nordic C...
Key Fact: Nordic Combined jumping skis have a maximum length of 145% of body height adjusted by BMI.
Jumping skis: Maximum length 145% of body height, adjusted by BMI (lower BMI = shorter maximum ski length, per FIS BMI-to-ski-length table). Minimum ski width 95 mm at the binding. Maximum weight per ski not to exceed half the ski length in grams (e.g., max 1350 g for a 270 cm ski).; Jumping suit...
Skating skis: Free technique is standard for the cross-country phase. Minimum length = athlete’s height minus 10 cm. Skis must comply with all FIS cross-country equipment rules.; Skating poles: Maximum length 100% of body height. Pole baskets maximum 100 cm².; Skating boots: High-cuff design...
Athletes carry or transport two complete sets of equipment: jumping gear and cross-country gear; Equipment is pre-positioned in the transition area before the jumping phase begins; Rapid transition between jumping and skiing equipment is essential; teams practice transition to minimize time
Normal Hill: Hill Size (HS) 98–109 m. K-point (construction point) approximately 90–100 m. In-run length, takeoff table angle, and landing slope profile must meet FIS homologation standards.; Large Hill: HS 127–145 m. K-point approximately 120–130 m. Full FIS homologation certificate required.; W...
Competition uses both a ski jumping hill and cross-country course.
10 km course: 2.5 km or 5 km laps; total climb 250–420 m. Course terrain one-third uphill, one-third downhill, one-third flat.; 5 km course (team relay / women): 2.5 km laps; total climb 125–210 m; Minimum course width 6 m for free technique (skating)
Transition area between jumping hill and cross-country start: athletes change from jumping to skiing equipment. Minimum size to accommodate all competitors simultaneously.; Stadium area includes: cross-country start zone (staggered start positions), finish straight (minimum 100 m), exchange zone ...
Athletes must hold a valid FIS license and be registered by their national federation; Olympic quotas: maximum 5 athletes per nation for individual events; 1 team per nation for the team event; Athletes must meet minimum FIS points requirements in both ski jumping and cross-country to qualify
Individual and team events. Same athletes compete in both jumping and cross-country phases.
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