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The episode discusses the heartbreak among Colorado's winter athletes following the Olympic committee's decision to eliminate Nordic combined from the 2030 Winter Games.

The winter sport Nordic combined requires intense effort. Athletes launch themselves off towering ski jumps – then push their endurance in cross-country ski racing the same day. But the women's Nordic combined team in Steamboat Springs got attention in recent years for a different kind of effort. They called for a chance to compete in the Winter Olympics. Men have competed in the sport in the Olympics since 1924, but women's Nordic combined had never been part of the Games . Colorado lawmakers even got involved earlier this year, sending a letter urging the International Olympic Committee to keep the event – and include women. Which made this week’s news from the Olympic committee especially tough to hear: Nordic combined is being eliminated altogether for the 2030 Winter Games. KUNC’s Emma VandenEinde has been following this story. She joined Erin O’Toole to explain what’s behind the Olympic committee’s decision, and what’s next for the sport in Colorado. * * * * * Sign up for the In The NoCo newsletter: Visit KUNC.org Questions? Feedback? Story ideas? Email us: NOCO@KUNC.org Like what you're hearing? Help more people discover In The NoCo by rating the show on your favorite…

People in this episode

Host: Erin O'Toole

Guest: Emma VandenEinde

Topics covered

• Nordic combined
• Winter Olympics
• women's sports
• Colorado athletes
• Olympic committee decision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Olympic Committee

Places: Steamboat Springs

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