Nordic combined leader Jarl Magnus Riiber goes wrong way, erasing lead in cross country element
Jarl Magnus Riiber has had a rough time of it at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Winter Olympics 2022: 'He’s taken the wrong course!' – Jarl Magnus Riiber throws away gold with shocking error
Jarl Magnus Riiber threw away an enormous lead in the men’s Nordic combined at Beijing 2022 after accidentally taking a wrong turn. The Norwegian, who was unable to learn the course after being stuck in isolation with Covid, leaked 35 seconds as he tried to salvage his race in the individual large hill/10km cross-country – an error that almost certainly cost him a medal, probably gold. Ad/> After completing the first of four 2.5km circuits, Riiber headed down the finish chute on the outside rather than taking the inside path onto the second lap.
Norway's Joergen Graabak wins Olympic Nordic combined gold
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Jarl Magnus Riiber takes wrong turn to miss out on medal as Joergen Graabak takes gold in Nordic combined
Jarl Magnus Riiber threw away a 44-second head start to miss out on a medal in the men’s Nordic combined event after taking a wrong turn on the track during the 10km cross-country ski section of the event. Norway’s Joergen Graabak soared through the field to take gold and become the first athlete to win the event twice, while his compatriot Jens Luras Oftebro claimed silver.
ERC’s Soria a winner in the winter
Paulo Soria got his 2022 season off to the best possible start by winning his class on the Covasna Winter Rally in Romania earlier this month. The Argentine, who finished runner-up to Andrea Mabellini in the Clio Trophy by Toksport WRT – held within the FIA European Rally Championship – last season was fastest in his class on five out of eight stages alongside co-driver Marcelo Ohannesian.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Kiss contact Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear after duo skated to medley of their songs
GIBSON AND FEAR'S DEBUT SEALED WITH A KISS Ice dancers Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear admitted shock after being contacted by American glam rock band Kiss on social media. Ad/> The pair, who finished tenth on their Olympic debut, used 'I Was Made For Loving You' in a medley of tunes for their short programme. Beijing 2022Party on ice with Lion King, French magic ahead of Valieva’s return – Best of Beijing2 HOURS AGO «Our music choice is about us, it's about being uplifting and being us and choosing music that shows the joy we feel on the ice.
Fulham's Marlon Fossey on Bolton Wanderers future, goal acrobatics and Gethin Jones partnership
Marlon Fossey is keeping his focus solely on his immediate future at Bolton Wanderers and putting out of his mind the possibilities of his future in the summer.
Former ERC event winner Meeke part of team testing new Fabia
Škoda’s future Fabia Rally2 challenger will have input from and FIA European Rally Championship event winner. Kris Meeke confirmed last weekend that he’s “busy” testing the new-generation Fabia, which is expected to challenge for ERC success when it appears in competition.