Biathlon
Thingnes Bø Sets New World Championship Record: 'It’s Insane'
February 16, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø set a new World Championship record during the pursuit race in Lenzerheide/Oslo, further solidifying his outstanding career with a total of 22 World Championship gold medals. Bø, who surpassed legends Martin Fourcade and Ole Einar Bjørndalen in individual wins, also fended off a late challenge from American Campbell Wright, while his final season—announced by both him and his brother Tarjei—adds an emotional note to this historic achievement.
Biathlon: Sebastian Samuelsson on Tactics During the Pursuit Start – 'No Chance to Get Past'
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article features Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson discussing his approach to the pursuit start during the Biathlon World Championships. With Sweden yet to win a medal in the early rounds, Samuelsson, who is starting 24th, explains that his only hope is to deliver an exceptionally strong performance, a sentiment echoed by SVT Sports expert Björn Ferry.
Biathlon: Elvira Öberg Wins Silver – Sweden’s First World Championship Medal
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg secured the silver medal in the women’s pursuit event at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, marking Sweden’s first medal of the event. Despite a slight error in her final shooting series, her determined spurt allowed her to claim this milestone achievement in her first individual medal at a World Championship.
Biathlon Title Fights – Bö Snatches World Championship Record with Sprint Victory!
February 15, 2025 / krone.at
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bö won the men’s 10 km sprint at the World Championship title fights in Lenzerheide, capturing his 21st gold and setting a new record in World Championship history. Despite having announced his career’s end earlier this winter, Bö now sits just six wins shy of surpassing Ole Einar Björndalen’s record, and he remains in strong contention for the overall win record, with the 12.5 km pursuit scheduled for Sunday.
Johannes Thingnes Bö Crowned as Record World Champion
February 15, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Johannes Thingnes Bö made history by winning his 21st world title, becoming the sole record holder and surpassing Ole Einar Björndalen. His flawless shooting in the sprint event propelled him to victory, while USA’s Campbell Wright and France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet claimed silver and bronze respectively.
Thingnes Bø Achieves Historic World Championship Feat: ‘It Means a Lot’
February 15, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø delivered a masterful performance in the 10 km sprint at the World Championships, securing his 21st gold medal and surpassing Ole Einar Bjørndalen’s record of 20. In his final World Championship sprint, Bø showcased world-class composure and energy management, while Campbell Wright and Quentin Fillon Maillet claimed silver and bronze respectively.
TV Production Blunder at World Championships – Missed the Golden Moment
February 15, 2025 / NRK Sport
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, Norwegian viewers missed the live broadcast of the defining gold-winning series. The production error, which omitted the moment when Johannes Thingnes Bø clinched his historic 21st world title, has sparked sharp criticism from biathlon legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen and other experts. Officials from the International Biathlon Union have apologized and promised a thorough evaluation of the mishap.
Biathlon World Championships: Franziska Preuß, Pressure and the Silver Medal
February 14, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, 30‐year‐old Franziska Preuß clinched a silver medal in the sprint event – her first individual medal in a decade. The article details how she mastered immense external pressure through mental training and determination, overcoming challenging weather conditions and razor‐thin margins to deliver a performance that has reinvigorated her career and her team.
Full Biathlon Shooting Collapse for the Norwegians: 'It's a Disaster'
February 14, 2025 / Eurosport
During the World Championship sprint event in Lenzerheide, the Norwegian biathlon team suffered a complete shooting collapse. Key athletes such as Karoline Knotten, Maren Hjelmeset Kirkeeide, Ragnhild Femsteinevik, and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold struggled with their shooting, missing multiple shots and losing medal contention, while the French contender Justine Braisaz-Bochet capitalized on the chaos to secure victory.
Norway’s Bö Wins World Championship Gold Again, Tero Seppälä Finishes 24th in the Pursuit – Yle Follows the Sports Weekend
February 14, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Bö claimed his 22nd world championship title in the biathlon pursuit despite two missed shots, while Finland’s Tero Seppälä finished 24th, lamenting his shooting performance. The article recaps the key moments from the sports weekend, including highlights from cross‐country skiing, ski jumping, and alpine skiing events alongside biathlon.
Sara Andersson Wins Silver at Junior World Championships in Biathlon
February 14, 2025 / SVT Sport
Sara Andersson secured a silver medal in the women's sprint at the Junior World Championships held in Östersund, Sweden. With only one missed shot, she successfully defended her title from last year’s European Championships and expressed satisfaction with her performance amidst tough competition.
Nightmare Start Becomes Fateful for Norway: 'Very Sad'
February 12, 2025 / Eurosport
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Norway’s mixed relay team experienced a disastrous start that would prove fateful. Key athletes struggled with penalties, leaving the team far behind the leaders and ultimately finishing in fourth place despite a late charge.