In the Nordic Combined large hill event, Finnish athletes faced challenges, but hopes for a medal are still alive. Ilkka Herola, who excelled in practice, finished with a jump of 130.5 meters and will start the cross-country skiing portion in seventh place, 32 seconds behind the leading Japanese competitor, Ryota Yamamoto. Even though the jump did not produce the desired outcome, Herola is still within reach of a medal, with the bronze position just 16 seconds ahead.

Eero Hirvonen performed well with a jump of 132.5 meters, landing him in eighth place. Wille Karhumaa, another Finnish competitor, jumped 127.5 meters, securing 12th place and trailing the leader by 1 minute and 22 seconds. The current standings after the ski jump show Japan's Yamamoto leading, with notable competitors from Austria and Norway also in close contention for the podium spots. Finland's ability to close the gap in the skiing segment will be essential for any potential medal victories.

As the cross-country section begins, the Finnish team shows determination, with Herola and Hirvonen positioned to make a move despite their starting disadvantages. The 'Yhdistetty' event tests both jumping and skiing skills, and the performance in the upcoming ski phase will ultimately determine if Finland can turn the current situation into a medal win as the competition continues.