Biathlon
Biathlon World Championships: Preuß’s Dream Comes True
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Franziska Preuß delivered an extraordinary performance in the pursuit race at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, securing the world title with a massive lead. She shot flawlessly through all 20 rounds and built up a significant time gap against top competitors, realizing her long-held dream of becoming world champion after years of near misses.
Biathlon – Franziska Preuß Delivers a Picture-Perfect Race for World Championship Gold
February 16, 2025 / Sportschau
German biathlete Franziska Preuß clinched the pursuit race gold at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide on February 16, 2025, following her earlier bronze in the mixed relay and silver in the sprint event. Preuß’s flawless shooting and strong skiing gave her a commanding lead as she celebrated a race that she described as perfect. The report details her dominant performance and the shifts in standings among top competitors like Elvira Öberg and Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.
Simon storms to individual gold; Preuß falters at final shooting
February 16, 2025 / Sportschau
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, French athlete Julia Simon delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 15 km individual race to secure gold, with Sweden’s Ella Halvarsson taking silver and Lou Jeanmonnot earning her first medal with bronze. The report also covers Franziska Preuß’s disappointing 10th-place finish after crucial shooting errors and her subsequent criticism of her support staff, as well as a strong debut from newcomer Johanna Puff.
Biathlon World Championships LIVE: Men's Pursuit on Free TV, Stream & Live Ticker
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
The article previews the second men's race at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide. After a disappointing sprint where the German athletes fell far behind the world’s best, the focus has shifted to the pursuit event as they seek some redemption. It also provides detailed broadcast information and outlines which German athletes are competing.
Biathlon World Championships: 'A Massacre!' – TV Fury in Norway
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
Following Johannes Thingnes Bö’s historic sprint win at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Norwegian TV commentators and experts expressed outrage over critical moments being omitted from the broadcast. The production error, which replaced key shooting scenes with footage of an American athlete, has drawn harsh criticism from noted figures including Ole Einar Björndalen and led to demands for accountability from the IBU.
Biathlon World Championships LIVE: Women's Pursuit on Free TV, Stream & Live Ticker
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
This article previews the women's pursuit race at the Biathlon World Championships 2025 in Lenzerheide. It highlights German athlete Franziska Preuß's determined approach following her recent silver in the sprint, and provides details on how to watch the race live via TV and streaming services. The piece also outlines expectations for other German competitors and reflects on previous championship and Olympic performances.
Next Sensation at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, a new sensation is emerging despite disappointing performances by the German team. The article highlights dramatic video moments including Franziska Preuß’s outstanding pursuit, Justus Strelow’s fall that symbolized a debacle, and a nail-biting showdown involving Philipp Nawrath in a close shooting duel.
World Champion! The German Biathlon Fairy Tale in Video
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
The article showcases an extraordinary performance by Franziska Preuß as she coldly pursues and clinches the world championship title in biathlon. Multiple video segments are featured, covering dramatic moments from the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, a striking fall by Justus Strelow, a tense sprint showdown, and previews of upcoming home World Cup races.
Thingnes Bø Sets New World Championship Record: 'It’s Insane'
February 16, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø set a new World Championship record during the pursuit race in Lenzerheide/Oslo, further solidifying his outstanding career with a total of 22 World Championship gold medals. Bø, who surpassed legends Martin Fourcade and Ole Einar Bjørndalen in individual wins, also fended off a late challenge from American Campbell Wright, while his final season—announced by both him and his brother Tarjei—adds an emotional note to this historic achievement.
Biathlon: Sebastian Samuelsson on Tactics During the Pursuit Start – 'No Chance to Get Past'
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article features Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson discussing his approach to the pursuit start during the Biathlon World Championships. With Sweden yet to win a medal in the early rounds, Samuelsson, who is starting 24th, explains that his only hope is to deliver an exceptionally strong performance, a sentiment echoed by SVT Sports expert Björn Ferry.