Biathlon
Ski Stadium Buzzes – Junior World Championships in Biathlon Enter Second Day
February 27, 2025 / SVT Nyheter
Nearly 500 athletes from over 40 countries have gathered in Östersund for the Junior World Championships in biathlon, an event that attracts a much larger field than a typical World Cup competition. The event is now on its second day, having featured a race for the older juniors on Thursday and supported by around 150 officials ensuring smooth operation.
Kaskel Finishes in the Top Ten at Junior Biathlon World Championships
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
German junior biathlete Fabian Kaskel delivered a strong performance at the Junior Biathlon World Championships by finishing seventh in the individual race. Despite hitting 19 out of 20 targets, a single miss combined with a slow skiing pace cost him a medal, as he finished 2:23.4 minutes behind the winner, Sivert Gerhardsen.
Junior World Championships: France Achieves Double Success – Siegismund Best German
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Junior Biathlon World Championships in Östersund, France celebrated a double triumph. Celia Henaff won the individual title with flawless shooting, while her teammate Amandine Mengin finished 22.5 seconds behind, and Italy’s Fabiana Carpella took bronze. The German contingent, however, missed the podium, with Alma Siegismund finishing 12th as the best German performer.
Biathlon: Velepec’s Resignation Offers ‘Great Opportunity’ for a Fresh Start
February 26, 2025 / sportschau.de
In a dramatic mid-season move, German national biathlon coach Uros Velepec announced his immediate resignation, an unexpected decision that comes on the heels of a bronze relay success at the World Championships in Lenzerheide. The change paves the way for Tobias Reiter, previously an IBU-Cup coach and a long-standing potential successor, to take the helm and usher in a new era with fresh approaches, aiming to boost the team before the upcoming major competitions.
Mystery Around the Biathlon Shock: 'Completely Surprising'
February 26, 2025 / Sport1
The men's head coach offered his resignation shortly after the disappointing performance of the German men's team at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, which sparked surprise from former world champion Erik Lesser. Lesser described the news as completely unexpected and questioned whether the upcoming season would bring significant changes, while the new coach Tobias Reiter is set to take over at the World Cup in Nove Mesto.
German Biathlon Star Welcomes Her Baby: 'Finally, You're Here!'
February 26, 2025 / SPORT1
German biathlete Janina Hettich-Walz, a double World Championship silver medalist, has recently become a mother. After missing the entire season due to her pregnancy, she is determined to return to the international biathlon scene and aims to compete in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.
Sudden Resignation – ‘Moderate Earthquake’ Shortly After Biathlon World Championships
February 26, 2025 / krone.at
German Biathlon head coach Uros Velepec unexpectedly resigned with immediate effect, a move described by former top athlete Michael Rösch as a 'moderate earthquake'. The resignation follows a disappointing performance at the World Championships, prompting Velepec to call for new impulses ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games.
German Biathlon Shake-Up: National Coach Resigns After World Championships
February 25, 2025 / Sport1
German biathlon faced a major upheaval as national coach Uros Velepec stepped down immediately following the disappointing World Championships in Lenzerheide, where the men's team managed only a bronze in the relay. His successor, Tobias Reiter, previously an IBU Cup coach, is expected to inject new energy into the team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Biathlon National Coach Resigns Effective Immediately
February 25, 2025 / sportschau.de
In a surprising turn following the World Championships, German biathlon head coach Uros Velepec has resigned effective immediately. Velepec explained that his decision was not spontaneous but a necessary step to inject a new impulse ahead of the 2026 Olympic season, with Tobias Reiter set to succeed him.
How Winter Sports Run Over the Weekend on Sportschau
February 25, 2025 / Sportschau
This article presents a comprehensive schedule for international winter sports events over the weekend as broadcast by Sportschau. It covers highlights from the Biathlon World Championships for juniors, as well as Nordic skiing events – including cross-country, Nordic combined, and ski jumping – in Trondheim and Östersund, with additional updates on Alpine skiing competitions in Norway and Slovenia.