Tallus goes the distance

Finland's Jaakko Tallus produced the best jump in Olympics Nordic combined training on Friday. The Finn soared 106.5 metres on the second of his three leaps during the ski jumping part of the combined 15 km individual Gundersen.

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Tallus outdid his team-mate and rival Hannu Manninen, whose best distance was 103.5 metres.

Manninen, the most successful Nordic combined athlete in World Cup history, is looking for his first individual Olympic medal in what will be his fourth Games.

Stronger in the cross-country part of the event, Manninen also faces a challenge from his German rival Ronny Ackermann in Saturday's event.

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Tallus goes the distance

Finland's Jaakko Tallus produced the best jump in Olympics Nordic combined training on Friday. The Finn soared 106.5 metres on the second of his three leaps during the ski jumping part of the combined 15 km individual Gundersen.

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