The 26-year-old Rydzek led a German sweep of the Olympic podium on Tuesday in Nordic combined, finishing ahead of teammates Fabien Riessle and normal hill champion Eric Frenzel. Rydzek, Riessle and Frenzel all produced strong jumps. But Rydzek, Riessle and Frenzel gradually closed the gap and surged into the lead on the last lap. Rydzek, known for his strength in cross-country, has been building momentum since winning four golds at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti, Finland, last year. Nordic combined features ski jumping and a cross-country ski race.

Source: ABC News February 20, 2018 14:01 UTC