Czech Republic Nordic combined athlete Tomas Portyk may be only 22 years old, but he is already a mainstay on the FIS World Cup circuit. If recent performances and valuable experience gained are any indication, the two-time Olympian should contest for victories and podiums for many seasons to come.

Mixing ski jumping with cross country skiing, Nordic combined has gone in search of the ultimate winter athlete since the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924. And in this epic quest to blend explosive strength with endurance and tactical nous, Japanese star Akito Watabe is hoping Zen meditation will provide him with the balance required to win gold in PyeongChang.

The RusSki Gorki Jumping Centre played host to three thrilling competitions in the Nordic combined. The normal hill/10km event went to form as world number one Eric Frenzel claimed gold, while in the individual competition on the large hill, Jørgen Graabak produced a major upset to claim the title, before winning another gold two days later as part of the victorious Norwegian quartet in the team event.

Norway beat Germany by a fraction of a second in a thrilling final sprint to earn gold in the Nordic combined team relay at the RusSki Gorski Jumping Centre.

Medal events: 3 Athletes: 55 Dates: 12–20 February