Overview
- Austria's Johannes Lamparter claimed silver by 1 second, and reports differ on bronze, with AP listing Finland's Eero Hirvonen 2.5 seconds back while a CNA version named Ilkka Herola.
- Oftebro surged from behind after the morning ski jump to control the afternoon cross-country leg under the event’s jump-to-time format.
- Warmer temperatures produced slushy, heavy snow, and Oftebro recovered from a near-fall on the third loop to hold his advantage.
- Estonia's Kristjan Ilves led off the ski with a 15-second head start from the top jump but was caught after halfway and finished sixth.
- AP noted ongoing questions about Nordic combined’s Olympic future due to limited TV audiences and its status as the only men-only event.