Norwegian superstar Graabak draws the line after 15 years!

Norwegian superstar Graabak draws the line after 15 years!

Idre Fjäll, Schweden - The Norwegian Olympic champion Jörgen Graabak After almost 15 years in the World Cup of Nordic combination ended. At the age of 34, Graabak announced his decision on social networks and emphasized that it was time to break new ground.

During his impressive career, Graabak was able to conquer two gold medals at the Olympic Games: one in Pyeongchang 2018 and in Beijing 2022. He also secured three titles in the team competition at the world championships between 2019 and 2023, which underlines his extraordinary talent and consistency in this competition pattern.

honors and review

The International Ski Association praised Graabak as a "unique athlete and great role model". Johannes Rydzek, a former competitor, commented on the resignation and praised the journey together in sports. Graabak himself reflected on his career and emphasized the values ​​of curiosity, humility and critical thinking that shaped him in his career.

The Nordic combination has made Graabak known in addition to its Olympic success as well as in the international scene. The list of Olympic champions in the Nordic combination comprises a total of 34 gold medals that have been awarded since 1924. The disciplines of the Nordic combination have developed over the years, with both individual and team competitions being held at the Olympic Games. Graabak has shone in both formats.

Current competitions

While Graabak ends his career, other athletes remain active in the competition. So the German SkiRosserin Daniela Maier followed by Courtney Hoffos from Canada And Fanny Smith from Switzerland. In contrast, the overall leader in the World Cup of the Nordic combination, Florian Wilmsmann, failed in the first knockout round. He now has 72 points behind the new overall leading Reece Howden from Canada.

These successes and setbacks show how dynamic and competitive the winter sports season remains, even during the realignment of the career of well-known athletes such as Graabak.