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Day 13 of 2026 Winter Olympics: Nordic Combined Leads Shift

Germany leads the Nordic combined after a strong ski‑jumping round, with the cross‑country race set to begin at 1 pm. Austria finished fifth, Norway second, Japan third and Finland fourth.

On day 13 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Nordic combined event saw Germany surge to the top of the standings after a dominant ski‑jumping performance. The cross‑country segment will commence at 1 pm, giving Germany a clear advantage with no time penalty.

Austria finished fifth, while Norway secured second place, Japan claimed third, and Finland rounded out the top five. The results set the stage for a thrilling cross‑country race as teams battle for the overall title.