Johannes Rydzek (5) of Germany trails Jason Lamy Chappuis of France in the first lap of the opening nordic-combined competition at World Championships in Falun, Sweden. Rydzek ultimately won the race while Lamy Chappuis placed third.

Lander Karath

Lander Karath is FasterSkier's Associate Editor from Bozeman, Montana and a Bridger Ski Foundation alumnus. Between his studies at Middlebury College in Vermont, he is an outdoor enthusiast and a political junkie.