Biathlon
Biathlon: Martin Ponsiluoma's Total Nightmare – Missed Five Shots Immediately
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Martin Ponsiluoma faced a challenging competition during the mixed relay in Oberhof, where he missed five shots in total, resulting in two penalty laps. His poor shooting performance was a significant setback, but despite his difficulties, the Swedish team managed to secure victory.
Biathlon in Oberhof: Fifth Place for Hauser/Eder in Single-Mixed Event
January 12, 2025 / krone.at
In the Biathlon World Cup held in Oberhof, Lisa Hauser and Simon Eder secured a fifth-place finish in the Single-Mixed Relay after eight misses in shooting. The Austrian duo finished 52 seconds behind the winning Finnish team, highlighting their potential for future success despite some shooting challenges.
Disappointment for Norway – completely shot away in Finnish sensation victory
January 12, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathletes Vebjørn Sørum and Karoline Knotten struggled early on in the mixed relay at the World Cup in Oberhof, ending in eighth place after multiple penalty rounds affected their performance. Finnish duo Tero Seppala and Suvi Minkkinen clinched a surprising victory.
Historic Victory for Finland in Mixed Relay
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Finland achieved its first victory in a mixed relay at the biathlon with racers Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen leading the team to triumph. Their performance included critical moments where they maintained pressure against strong contenders from France and Germany.
German Mixed Relay Team Misses Podium Finish in Oberhof
January 12, 2025 / Sportschau
The German mixed biathlon team finished fifth in the mixed relay at the World Cup in Oberhof after a lead at halftime. Julia Tannheimer's shooting performance contributed to this disappointing result, as she struggled with her accuracy. The event was won by Sweden, with Norway and France rounding out the podium.
Sweden Wins Mixed Relay After Thrilling Finish: "It's About Time"
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Sweden claimed victory in the mixed relay at Oberhof, thanks to the impressive performances of sisters Hanna and Elvira Öberg. The team overcame a significant gap to secure their first mixed relay win in 15 years, which was described as long overdue by Hanna.
Öberg after the big race: 'I have a higher top level'
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg played a crucial role in Sweden's victory in the mixed relay and expressed confidence in her current form. She claims to be a better athlete than ever, hinting at a higher performance potential this season.
Norway Triumphs - DSV Men Again Fail to Reach Top Ten
January 11, 2025 / sportschau.de
In the Biathlon World Cup, Norway showcased dominance once again, as Sturla Holm Laegreid secured victory in the pursuit in Oberhof. The German men's team struggled, with no one finishing in the top ten, marking yet another disappointing performance.
Stars Come Back Strong – Secured Triple Norwegian Finish
January 11, 2025 / Eurosport
In a dramatic turn of events during the pursuit race, the Norwegian biathletes secured a triple podium finish after a disappointing sprint. Sturla Holm Lægreid led the field with an impressive performance, surpassing his competitors and ensuring Norway's triumph in Oberhof.
Kirkeeide Secures Another Podium Finish in Germany
January 11, 2025 / Eurosport
Maren Hjelmeset Kirkeeide continued her impressive performance by obtaining a second-place finish in the biathlon women's pursuit event in Oberhof, Germany. Despite facing challenges with two missed shots, she managed to secure her podium spot with a strong finish, elevating her placement from earlier events.