Biathlon
Biathlon: Campbell Wright Wins Another World Championship Silver – ‘I Was Not An Idiot’
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Campbell Wright, a 22-year-old New Zealand-born biathlete, secured his second consecutive World Championship silver medal – first in the sprint and then in the pursuit start. After an emotional performance and a near-perfect shooting round, he acknowledged his own success with a mix of disbelief and humor, while expert Mona Brorsson expressed surprise at his breakthrough.
Biathlon: Johannes Thingnes Bø Wins World Championship Gold Again
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø secured his 22nd career World Championship gold in Lenzerheide, winning the pursuit start event from beginning to end. In a race marked by challenging conditions, he outclassed his rivals, while his achievement also sees him overtake the legendary Ole Einar Bjørndalen in individual titles.
Biathlon World Championships: Next Sensation After Bö Victory in the Pursuit
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
At the 22nd Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Johannes Thingnes Bö once again delivered a spectacular performance, clinching his 22nd world title in the pursuit race. The article details the disappointing performance of the German team – notably Philipp Horn's 17th-place finish despite a dramatic sprint – and highlights the emerging surprise of American Campbell Wright, setting the stage for upcoming races in both the men's and women's competitions.
Bö Unleashed – Extended World Championship Record
February 16, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the 2025 Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Johannes Thingnes Bö delivered a masterclass performance by winning the men's pursuit and extending his world championship record. Meanwhile, American Campbell Wright secured silver and the German team struggled, underscoring the high standards and drama of international biathlon at the highest level.
Biathlon World Championships: Preuß Coup Has Bizarre Consequences for the National Coach
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Franziska Preuß won the pursuit race to become world champion. Her victory not only secured her a significant lead over her rivals but also led to an amusing promise by coach Sverre Olsbu Roiseland to change his hairstyle, a remark made during a team meeting that is now coming to fruition.
American Sensation Stuns Experts as Thingnes Bø Wins Gold
February 16, 2025 / NRK Sport
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø clinched his 22nd World Championship gold in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in a dominant performance that captivated the international biathlon community. However, the spotlight was also shared with the rising American talent Campbell Wright, whose impressive dual silver medals left experts and competitors alike in awe.
Biathlete Hanna Öberg in Tears After Her Sister’s World Championship Silver: 'So Proud of Her'
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish biathlete Hanna Öberg is visibly emotional after her sister, Elvira Öberg, won her first individual medal at the World Championships in Lenzerheide. The article captures the touching family moment and highlights the challenges each sister has overcome to reach this milestone.
Biathlon World Championships: Another Major Setback for Superstar
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, top star Dorothea Wierer has been forced to withdraw from the pursuit race due to a severe cold. Despite a strong performance in the sprint that positioned her with good medal prospects, the health setback is a significant blow to her championship ambitions as she missed her scheduled start.
Reacts to New Norwegian Shooting Collapse at World Championships: 'It Should Not Happen'
February 16, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathletes experienced another dismal shooting performance during the pursuit start at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide. Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold and her teammates missed several shots, drawing criticism from veteran Ole Einar Bjørndalen, while German Franziska Preuss claimed gold, outpacing Swedish and French rivals.
New Crisis Race in the Biathlon World Championships for the Norwegians: ‘It’s a Collapse’
February 16, 2025 / NRK
At the 2025 Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, the Norwegian women’s team experienced a disastrous shooting performance in the pursuit start. Multiple misses – including three missed shots by Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold at the final shooting stage – contributed to an overall collapse on the range, prompting strong criticism from experts and prompting worries about the team’s readiness ahead of the upcoming Olympics.