Biathlon
Biathlon: Norway Dominates Men's Relay – Isak Frey Takes Selfies in the Final Lap
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
At the Biathlon European Championships in Italy, the Norwegian men's relay team was vastly superior, winning gold by over two minutes while leaving Germany in second and France with bronze. Isak Frey even managed to capture a selfie with a team leader during the final lap. The Norwegian team, including Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen, Sverre Dahlen Aspenes, and Sivert Guttorm Bakken, shone with extra shots throughout the race, while the Swedish team struggled and ultimately finished fifth.
SVT Expert Mona Brorsson: They Should Get a Chance at the Biathlon World Championships
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
SVT’s biathlon expert Mona Brorsson offers her view on how coach Johannes Lukas should fill the final spots for the Swedish team ahead of the Biathlon World Championships. She argues for securing reserves, naming Anna-Karin Heijdenberg for the individual events and Johanna Skottheim for the relay, emphasizing that Heijdenberg is a lock-in choice.
Sjåstad Christiansen Helped Secure Norwegian European Championship Gold
February 02, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen played a key role in leading his team to a dominant relay gold at the European Championships. The Norwegian quartet, with an almost flawless shooting performance, finished nearly two and a half minutes ahead of the German team, while the women’s relay ended up in seventh place.
Biathlon: Puff has the Best Chances for the Last World Championship Ticket
February 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
Johanna Puff is emerging as the top candidate for the final spot on the German biathlon team for the upcoming World Championships, starting on February 12, 2025. After a gold medal in the individual race, a strong sprint performance, and a top-ten finish in the pursuit at the European Championships in Martell, her combined shooting and skiing skills set her apart from her teammates.
Biathlon: Anna-Karin Heijdenberg Misses Medal in Women's Relay After a Costly Fall
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
In the European Championships women's relay, Swedish biathlete Anna-Karin Heijdenberg had the chance to secure a medal before a series of misses and a penalty round on the final shooting stage saw her team drop to sixth place. The article also highlights strong performances from her teammates, including Johanna Skottheim, who is vying for a reserve spot at the World Championships in Lenzerheide.
Biathlon: Anna-Karin Heijdenberg Takes European Championship Silver in the Pursuit Start
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish biathlete Anna-Karin Heijdenberg secured her third consecutive medal at the European Championships by winning silver in the pursuit start event. Following a bronze on Wednesday and a gold on Friday, she described the race as a thrilling experience where her shooting performance made all the difference.
Biathlon: After Heart Problems – Sivert Guttorm Bakken Wins European Championship Gold ‘It Means Everything’
January 31, 2025 / SVT Sport
Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, sidelined for two years due to heart complications following his COVID vaccine booster and a previous heart surgery, made a triumphant return by winning the gold in the men's sprint at the European Championships. His victory marks a major milestone in his recovery and career, carrying deep personal significance for the Norwegian athlete.
Biathlon: Puff Misses European Championship Medal in the Sprint
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
After winning gold in the individual event at the European Championships, German biathlete Johanna Puff narrowly missed out on a medal in the 7.5 km sprint. Despite flawless shooting in both bouts, Puff’s overall time saw her finish in seventh place, while top honors went to the Swedish competitor Anna Karin Heijdenberg.
Para Biathlete Walter Wins WM General Rehearsal
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
Para biathlete Leonie Walter, competing in the visually impaired class, clinched victory in the 7.5 km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup in Val di Fiemme, along with her guide Christian Krasman. Her win not only sparked gold hopes for the upcoming World Championships but was part of an event where German para athletes collected seven podium finishes ahead of the Paralympic track events scheduled for 2026.
Bronze in Sprint – Next European Championship Medal for Biathlete Mühlbacher!
January 31, 2025 / Krone.at
Fredrik Mühlbacher showcased impressive form at the Biathlon European Championships in Martell, Italy. After winning a silver in the 20 km individual event, he secured the bronze in the 10 km sprint, finishing narrowly behind the Norwegian winner and just ahead of his compatriot Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen. This achievement, coming on his 27th birthday, promises further success for Austrian biathlon.
Biathlon: Puff Wins EM Gold in the Individual – Fichtner Takes Silver
January 29, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the European Championships in Martell, Italy, German biathlete Johanna Puff won the 15 km individual race, with teammate Marlene Fichtner claiming silver. Both athletes were flawless at the shooting range, which proved decisive in a closely contested race that also saw the fast Swedish Anna-Karin Heijdenberg struggling with missed shots.
The Bø Brothers Compete in Swedish Show Biathlon Event
January 28, 2025 / Eurosport
Tarjei and Johannes Thingnes Bø, the renowned biathlete brothers from Stryn, will participate in their final competition of the season at the Swedish show event ‘Skidskyttekampen’ on March 3 in Stockholm. The event features a mixed relay format with teams from several countries, and last year’s winners were Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Juni Arnekleiv.