Dejori and Costa: The continuer and the returnee

The second-best Nordic combined athletes from South Tyrol enter the Olympic season with completely different perspectives: Daniela Dejori is still there, Samuel Costa is back.

02 December 2025

From: leo

A year ago, Daniela Dejori was still contemplating retirement. Now, the 23-year-old from Santa Cristina is more motivated than ever. The reason: a new environment and greater freedom. On the other hand, Samuel Costa retired from the big stage of sports in April. Just in time for the Olympic Games in his home country, the 33-year-old is back – and with big goals.