Biathlon
“It’s risky”: A new biathlon training trend draws attention
October 26, 2025 / SPORT1
In a SPORT1 video interview, rising German biathlete Isak Frey discusses praise he received from legend Ole Einar Björndalen and comments on a new, riskier training trend gaining traction in biathlon. Frey also outlines his goals for the Olympic season. The piece is part of SPORT1’s biathlon coverage around the Loop One preseason festival in Munich.
Biathlon superstar Lisa Vittozzi is back — her goals after injury
October 25, 2025 / SPORT1
Lisa Vittozzi, the 2023/24 overall World Cup winner, missed last season due to persistent back problems. In a short video interview she reflects on her difficult recovery and outlines her ambitions for the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympics on home soil.
Biathlon’s next generation gap? “There’s a hole,” says Benedikt Doll
October 25, 2025 / SPORT1
In a short video segment, former world champion Benedikt Doll discusses whether a new dominant figure will emerge in biathlon after Johannes Thingnes Bø’s retirement. He also highlights a perceived gap in Germany’s men’s pipeline, suggesting the DSV lacks immediate successors to consistently contend at the very top.
Biathlon world champion Julia Simon convicted for credit card fraud, receives suspended sentence
October 24, 2025 / Sportschau
France’s Julia Simon admitted in court to using teammates’ bank cards for online purchases and was sentenced in Albertville to three months in prison, suspended, plus a €15,000 fine. She must also cover legal costs for Justine Braisaz‑Bouchet and pay a symbolic €1 to the French Ski Federation, while a federation disciplinary process could lead to a sporting ban. Simon claimed a blackout and previously alleged identity theft; prosecutors criticized the costly international investigation and her late confession.
Overall World Cup title for Preuß? “It’s expected”
October 24, 2025 / SPORT1
A short SPORT1 video discusses whether Franziska Preuß can defend her overall Biathlon World Cup title after her breakthrough last winter. Former world champion Benedikt Doll weighs in, saying expectations are high but repeating the feat will be difficult. The clip frames Preuß as the German team’s star heading into the Olympic season.
So it is: Full confession in the biathlon credit‑card scandal
October 24, 2025 / SPORT1
French biathlon world champion Julia Simon pleaded fully guilty before the Albertville criminal court to theft and fraud in a case involving unauthorized purchases made with teammate Justine Braisaz‑Bouchet’s credit card. Simon received a three‑month suspended sentence and a €15,000 fine; prosecutors had sought two months suspended and €20,000. The French federation’s lawyer said athletes should now refocus on the Olympic winter, while Simon apologized to Braisaz‑Bouchet and a staff member and said she is working with a psychologist to understand her actions.
Olympics in Germany? Ex-biathlon star shares clear stance
October 24, 2025 / SPORT1
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is pursuing a bid to bring the Olympic Games back to Germany. Former biathlon world champion Benedikt Doll voices a clear opinion on the potential bid, weighing its pros and cons for the country and winter sports. The clip is a short video segment in SPORT1’s media library.
French media: Julia Simon admits facts in fraud case, receives suspended sentence and fine
October 24, 2025 / NRK Sport
French biathlon star Julia Simon appeared in court in Albertville and admitted the facts in a fraud and theft case involving teammate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and two others. She was found guilty and sentenced to three months’ suspended prison and a €15,000 fine. The French Ski Federation says a disciplinary committee will reconvene, while the case could affect Simon’s national team status less than four months before the 2026 Olympics.
Biathlete Julia Simon convicted — receives suspended sentence and fine for fraud and theft
October 24, 2025 / SVT Sport
France’s biathlon star Julia Simon pleaded guilty to theft and fraud and was sentenced to a three‑month suspended prison term and a €15,000 fine. The case stems from 2022 allegations that she used teammate Justine Braisaz‑Bouchet’s bank card, with investigators reportedly identifying two additional victims. The French Ski Federation’s disciplinary body will reconvene, and Simon could face suspension from the national team despite winning four world titles earlier this year and being a leading medal hope for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Olympics.
German biathlete Anna Weidel: “Without the Olympics ahead, I probably would have retired”
October 24, 2025 / SPORT1
In a short video interview at Munich’s Loop One Festival, Germany’s Anna Weidel discusses her goals for the coming season and says having the Olympics on the horizon is a key reason she continues her career. She reflects that without that motivation she likely would have quit, and she outlines her aims as the international season approaches.