Biathlon in Oberhof — After illnesses: Austrian trio missing from World Cup

January 05, 2026 / Krone.at

Austria will be without three athletes for the World Cup stage in Oberhof after they fell ill. Lisa Hauser, Anna Andexer and David Komatz are recovering but not yet at full strength; they are replaced in the squad by Fredrik Mühlbacher, Lara Wagner and Dunja Zdouc.

Biathlon in Oberhof: Grotian back in squad, Kühn replaces Riethmüller

January 05, 2026 / sportschau.de (WDR)

Selina Grotian has recovered from illness and is back in the German women's squad for the World Cup round in Oberhof. On the men's side the DSV promotes Johannes Kühn and Lucas Fratzscher to the World Cup team and sends Danilo Riethmüller and Simon Kaiser to the IBU Cup as part of a rotation aimed at responses in the lower-tier circuit. Oberhof and the upcoming Ruhpolding races are important for remaining athletes seeking to meet Olympic qualification criteria.

Dorothea Wierer stars in remake of "Home Alone"

January 05, 2026 / Gazzetta.it

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer appears as an actress in a parody remake of the Christmas movie "Home Alone," produced by the International Biathlon Federation to mark the film’s 35th anniversary. In the short video Wierer plays Kevin’s mother; American biathlete Campbell Wright plays Kevin, and the clip is presented in English with Italian subtitles.

Tears in Her Eyes — Biathlete Dead: Cross‑Country Skier Reveals Last Conversation

January 05, 2026 / Krone.at

Norwegian cross‑country skier Karoline Simpson‑Larsen, emotional and in tears, described the last conversation she had with fellow Norwegian athlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a biathlete who was found dead in late December. Simpson‑Larsen, who shortly after won the final Tour de Ski stage, said Bakken had told her he was confident and would be there to watch — comments she recalled while coping with his passing and dedicating her performance to his fighting spirit.

Biathlon: Development coaches open up about use of simulated altitude

January 03, 2026 / NRK

Coaches of Norway’s biathlon development (recruit) team speak publicly about their experience with simulated altitude after the death of team member Sivert Guttorm Bakken. They say only a very small number of athletes have used simulated-altitude equipment, they follow Olympiatoppen guidelines, and they emphasize that simulated altitude is a marginal supplement to everyday training.

Biathlon: First World Cup after Bakken’s death — Norway without Botn and Laegreid

January 03, 2026 / sportschau.de (WDR)

At the first Biathlon World Cup after the death of Norwegian teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Norway will be missing Johan‑Olav Botn and Sturla Holm Lægreid due to illness. Sverre Dahlen Aspenes and debutant Martin Nevland have been called up for the Oberhof races. Botn, who discovered Bakken, described the discovery as a traumatic shock and is receiving psychological support.

Biathlon — video summaries and replays from the World Cup and World Championships

January 01, 2026 / L'Équipe

This page is a video hub from L'Équipe collecting replays, highlights and episode clips from the Biathlon World Cup, European Championships and the 2025 World Championships in Lenzerheide. It groups content by season and venue (Östersund, Hochfilzen, Le Grand‑Bornand, Pokljuka, Antholz/Anterselva, Nove Mesto, Ruhpolding, Kontiolahti, Martell etc.) and links to match replays, short highlights and pre/post‑race studio shows.

Biathlon: Cause of Sivert Guttorm Bakken’s death may take months to determine

December 31, 2025 / SVT Sport

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead in his hotel room in Lavazè the day before Christmas Eve. Forensic results are not expected until March, and authorities and the Norwegian Olympic Committee urge against speculation —they also advise caution regarding simulated altitude masks that were found with him.

Must wait several months for answers in connection with Sivert Guttorm Bakken’s death

December 30, 2025 / Eurosport Norway

Forensic examinations into the death of Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken will not be completed until March 2026. Italian prosecutors are treating the case as a suspicious death while awaiting the forensic report; Bakken’s body will be repatriated to Norway so the family can plan the funeral.

Death of Sivert Guttorm Bakken: Trento prosecutors say no suspects; autopsy pending

December 29, 2025 / La Gazzetta dello Sport

Italian prosecutors in Trento report there are no suspects in the death of Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, found dead during a pre‑Olympic camp at Passo Lavazè. An altitude-training hypoxic mask he was wearing has been seized, and an autopsy has been conducted, with results not yet public. Bakken’s family declined to appoint an independent expert; the Norwegian federation said it does not know the circumstances of the mask’s purchase and use, and the device is not considered doping.

Biathlon: Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen learned of Sivert Bakken’s death from teammate Johannes Dale-Skjevdal

December 29, 2025 / NRK Sport

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal recounts the moment he called teammate Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen to tell him that Sivert Guttorm Bakken had been found dead during a private altitude camp in Lavazè, Italy, on December 23. Both athletes describe shock and grief, reflect on the use of simulated altitude devices after it emerged Bakken wore an altitude mask when found, and discuss how the team will handle the upcoming Oberhof World Cup while planning a memorial on Lillehammer. The cause of death remains unknown pending an autopsy.

German win, Italy’s absence and more: What happened at the Biathlon World Team Challenge

December 29, 2025 / La Gazzetta dello Sport

The article recaps the Schalke‑Arena exhibition in Gelsenkirchen held on 28 December, where Germany (Janina Hettich‑Walz and Justus Strelow) won the World Team Challenge for the first time in nine years. It notes a packed Veltins‑Arena, the event’s unique stadium format, and the emotional tribute to Norway’s Sivert Bakken, who died on 23 December. Italy did not field a team at the event.