French athletes claimed podium spots in the FESA Cup nordic combined event, while Germany dominated the men's competition in Predazzo, Italy.
FESA Cup nordic combined event concludes
This Sunday, the FESA Cup nordic combined event took place in Predazzo, Italy, featuring new gundersen competitions. The gundersen format combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping, with athletes competing in both disciplines before their final scores are calculated.Women's podium finishes
In the women's category, French athletes achieved podium finishes. Svea Lobsiger of Switzerland won the event, with Laly Pingat and Loa Jeantet of France taking second and third places, respectively. Anaëlle Paris finished fifth, and Maëlie Michel Jacquard placed eighth.Men's podium finishes
In the men's category, German athletes dominated the podium. Felix Brieden, Mario Linner, and Ansgar Schupp secured the top three positions. Robin Delval, Simon Pagnier, and Gaby Vandel were among the top 20 finishers, with several French athletes also achieving notable placements.French athletes' performances
French athletes had mixed results across the competition. Loa Jeantet and Laly Pingat achieved a double in the first gundersen event of the weekend. Gaby Vandel finished eighth in the men's category, while other French athletes like Joseph Issartel and Manek Obez placed in the lower half of the rankings.Other sports news
The latest news from the FESA Cup includes cross-country skiing, where Emilie Bulle finished eighth in the Grand Trail des Templiers. In biathlon, Jeanne Dautheville and Martin Minazzi won the U19 pursuits in Arçon, with Martin Minazzi achieving a perfect 20/20 performance in the U19 men's pursuit.
