During the Nordic combined team event at the Olympics, American ski jumper Ben Loomis encountered an unexpected setback when he collided with a leaf blower used by an official. As Loomis started his jump, the incident occurred, leading to a minor injury that left a mark on his suit but did not affect him severely. He scored 99.8 points for his attempt despite the distraction, expressing relief that the collision did not result in more serious consequences.

Loomis commented on the incident, stating that he has never faced such a situation before but tried to focus on executing a good jump despite the unexpected challenge. He also noted that had the blower hit him in the face, the outcome could have been quite different, highlighting the potential dangers involved in the sport. The officials had the opportunity to appeal the incident but Loomis chose not to, opting instead to continue competing.

The race's competition leader, Lasse Ottesen, acknowledged the unfortunate nature of the incident but praised the organizing staff for their efforts on what was described as an extreme day on the slopes. He expressed regret that such an incident occurred but emphasized that it could have ended much worse, suggesting that safety protocols may need review to prevent similar occurrences in the future.