Mar 15 • 12:08 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Ilves starts the last ski race from 13th place

Kristjan Ilves ranks 13th after the jump round in the final World Cup stage in Oslo.

Kristjan Ilves has secured a 13th place ranking after the jump round at the last World Cup stage in Oslo. This event is particularly significant as it showcases the culmination of the season for the Nordic combined athletes. In Oslo's Holmenkollen, the top jump was achieved by Johannes Lamparter from Austria, who flew 136 meters and scored 137.5 points, confirming his overall victory in the World Cup series.

In the upcoming 10 km cross-country race, Lamparter leads Jens Luraas Oftebrod by a substantial 48 seconds, with fellow Finnish competitor Otto Niittykoski trailing by a minute. Ilves achieved a solid jump of 125 meters resulting in 114.3 points, placing him 13th against 53 competitors. He will start the race 1 minute and 33 seconds behind Lamparter, along with German athlete Johannes Rydzek, in what promises to be an exciting finale to the competition.

As the final event of the World Cup season, this stage holds significant implications for the athletes' standings. Currently, Ilves holds the 12th position in the overall World Cup rankings, highlighting his competitive performance throughout the season. The outcome of this final race will not only impact individual rankings but also the athletes' momentum heading into future competitions and the next season.

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