NORDIC COMBINED

Nordic combined is a mix of cross country skiing and ski jumping. The athletes' starting place in the cross country skiing part of Nordic combined is determined by the Gunderson method. I hope you agree that Nordic combined is a very interesting sport.

HISTORY

• Originated in Norway
• Played since the first Olympics
• Women don't play this sport
• Norwegians use this sport to hunt

COUNTRIES THAT EXCELL IN THIS SPORT

• Norway
• Finland
• Austria

EQUIPMENT

• Bindings
• Boots
• Connection cord
• Ski jumping suit
• Jumping skis

EQUIPMENT PART 2

• Wax
• Poles

RULES

• You only get 2 jumps to get as far as you can
• You can't hurt anybody physically

EVENTS

• Individual
• Team
• Cross country
• Ski jumping

BILL DEMONG

• First American to win a golden medal
• He's been in 4 Olympics
• Speaks Norwegian
• Won a gold and a silver in the 2010 Olympics

Websites used

• www.olympics.org
• www.sochi2014.com
• www.nbcolympics.com