Biathlon
Knotten in tears after failing race: – It was a shock
December 20, 2024 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Karoline Knotten expressed deep disappointment following her underwhelming performance in the women's biathlon sprint at Le Grand Bornand. She finished in 55th place and was visibly emotional during interviews, describing the experience as shocking and frustrating as she felt she had no response in her race.
Biathlon: Elvira Öberg Misses Four Shots
December 20, 2024 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg struggled at the biathlon event in Le Grand Bornand, missing four shots during the race and finishing in 32nd place. This disappointing performance followed her earlier successes in the same venue. Experts suggest she must focus on her shooting in future competitions to regain her form.
Photo Finish: Braisaz-Bouchet Wins Over Preuß
December 20, 2024 / sportschau.de
In a photo finish at the Biathlon World Cup in Annecy, French athlete Justine Braisaz-Bouchet narrowly defeated Franziska Preuß by 1.4 seconds in the women's sprint event. Both athletes showcased impressive shooting skills, with Preuß maintaining her lead in the overall World Cup standings despite the close loss.
Biathlon in Annecy - Narrow Premier Win, ÖSV Men Disappoint
December 19, 2024 / krone.at
In the opening biathlon races in Annecy, Martin Uldal achieved a remarkable victory in his first World Cup sprint, finishing first with a perfect shooting performance. Meanwhile, the Austrian team struggled, with Simon Eder being the best performer at 45th place, failing to secure any World Cup points.
Martin (23) Dominated Thingnes Bø - Vomited Profusely After First World Cup Victory
December 19, 2024 / NRK
Martin Uldal achieved his first-ever World Cup victory in biathlon at Le Grand-Bornand, shocking the competition including star Johannes Thingnes Bø. Despite poor weather conditions, Uldal delivered an exceptional performance and reached the finish line first but dealt with nausea afterward.
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Norwegian Sensation Wins in France: "Did Not Expect to Win at All"
December 19, 2024 / Eurosport
Martin Uldal achieved an unexpected victory in the sprint at Le Grand Bornand, surprising himself and others by clinching his first ever World Cup win. After a dramatic finish, he managed to outpace Johannes Thingnes Bø, who was predicted to win.
Biathlon: Huge Drama in the Sprint - Sebastian Samuelsson Podium Finish
December 19, 2024 / SVT Sport
Sebastian Samuelsson claimed his second individual podium of the season, finishing third in the sprint at Le Grand Bornand, but expressed frustration towards Norwegian Martin Uldal, who took first place in his World Cup debut. Uldal celebrated his first career World Cup victory while Samuelsson felt he could have won had he not missed a shot.
Bet Between Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bö: "Would Get a Christmas Gift"
December 19, 2024 / SVT Sport
The article discusses a bet between biathletes Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bö, where Samuelsson playfully remarks that Bö owes him a Christmas gift after a recent race. The two athletes share a light moment over their friendly competition in the biathlon event held at Le Grand Bornand. The article highlights their camaraderie and playful rivalry in the sport.
Winter Sports Researcher Michael Svensson on Bicarbonate: "Should Be Classified as Doping"
December 19, 2024 / SVT Sport
Researcher Michael Svensson comments on the use of bicarbonate among athletes, suggesting it should be classified as doping due to its performance-enhancing effects. Despite scientific studies indicating its benefits for high-intensity exertion, officials caution against listing it among banned substances, highlighting the complexities of differentiating food from doping agents.
Uldal Surprises - Strong Horn Just Misses Podium
December 19, 2024 / Sportschau
In the Biathlon World Cup held in Annecy, Philipp Horn narrowly missed out on a podium finish, coming in just shy of the top three. Martin Uldal surprisingly took the lead over his teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, while Sebastian Samuelsson claimed third place.
Frustrated After Being Beaten by Unknown Norwegian: – I Hate Norway
December 19, 2024 / Eurosport
Sebastian Samuelsson expressed frustration after finishing third in a biathlon sprint won by Martin Uldal, an unknown Norwegian. Despite performing well, Samuelsson missed a shot that cost him a higher placement, leading him to jokingly express his disdain for Norway amidst competitive rivalry.
Biathlon: Nightmare Shooting for Martin Ponsiluoma
December 19, 2024 / SVT Sport
Martin Ponsiluoma excelled with a fast start in the sprint at Le Grand-Bornand but faced a catastrophic shooting performance, missing four out of five shots in the prone position. His coach described the situation as worse than a nightmare, highlighting his unexpected downfall after a strong start.