Biathlon
Steamboat biathletes take trio of podiums in State Championship Sprint
March 05, 2025 / SteamboatPilot
In an impressive display, Steamboat biathletes excelled at the Colorado Biathlon Club State Championship Sprint held in Granby, achieving a total of three podium finishes, including two gold medals. Luke Hodge claimed gold in the U15 boys division, while Annika Wiedel secured silver in the U15 girls division. Charlie Wiedel dominated the men’s open division, taking first place by a significant margin.
Biathlon: Germany Scores Relay Coup at World Championships!
March 04, 2025 / Sport1
The German biathlon team has a promising future ahead, winning gold in the junior world championships relay after a masterful performance. This victory marks Germany's strong position in the medal ranks with two golds and two silvers, solidifying their place behind Norway and France.
Concern in Trondheim – Norovirus Outbreak at Ski Hotel
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Concerns have arisen from the Ski World Championships in Trondheim due to a Norovirus outbreak at one of the athlete hotels. Reports indicate that several people have fallen ill, but none of the Norwegian competitors were affected, and it is not the hotel where the Swedish team is staying.
Bitter news for Biathlon star Elvira Öberg
March 04, 2025 / Sport1
Biathlon star Elvira Öberg is facing a setback due to illness, which forces her to skip the upcoming World Cup in Nove Mesto. Despite recently winning a gold medal at the World Championship in the mass start event, her health issues continue to hinder her performance this season.
Jonsson on competitors' doping: "I considered quitting"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a recent interview, Swedish cross-country skier Niklas Jonsson opened up about the impact of doping scandals in the sport during the 1990s, revealing that the cheating by Finnish athletes made him consider ending his career. He reflects on how the revelations during the 2001 World Championships in Lahti affected his perspective on fair competition in skiing.
Jonsson: "I was extremely surprised that someone got caught"
March 03, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Niklas Jonsson, a member of the Swedish national team, reflects on the well-known doping that occurred in cross-country skiing during the 90s, expressing his surprise that no one was caught at the time. However, he acknowledges the doping cases that emerged during the 2001 World Championships in Lahti, particularly involving Finnish athletes like Mika Myllylä, which validated his earlier suspicions.
Biathlon Juniors - Superstar Andexer Storms to Gold in Sprint
March 02, 2025 / krone.at
At the Junior World Championships in Östersund, Anna Andexer triumphed in the sprint event, securing a gold medal for Austria. Despite challenging conditions, Andexer's error-free shooting and the fastest ski time allowed her to maintain a significant lead over competitors from Sweden and France.
A Historic Achievement for the ÖSV Quartet in Biathlon
February 28, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian biathlon quartet achieved a historic milestone at the Junior World Championships in Östersund, Sweden, capturing the bronze medal in the mixed relay event. This marks the first time an all-Salzburg team has reached this podium in biathlon competitions, showcasing a significant achievement for Austrian youth athletics.
Biathlon Junior World Championships - Salzburg Relay Wins Historic Bronze Medal
February 28, 2025 / Krone
The Salzburg relay team made history by securing a bronze medal at the Biathlon Junior World Championships in Östersund. Competing against strong teams, this marked a significant achievement for the local squad, following a successful race with minimal shooting penalties.
German Mixed Relay Surprises with Gold
February 28, 2025 / Sportschau
At the Biathlon Junior World Championships in Östersund, the German mixed relay team achieved a surprising victory, securing the gold medal. This victory was marked by a strong performance throughout the race, overcoming previous disappointing results in individual events.