Biathlon
Biathlon in Antholz: German Relay Team Falls Far Behind
January 25, 2025 / sportschau.de
In Antholz, the German Biathlon relay team could not compete effectively, finishing in seventh place with a significant gap of over three minutes from the leading teams. Despite an initial hope for a podium finish, the team struggled with performance, echoing their disappointing sprint results from the previous day.
Biathlon: Preuß subjects herself against French quartet
January 25, 2025 / sportschau.de
Franziska Preuß secured a podium finish in the Biathlon World Cup, finishing third despite a shooting error, as Lou Jeanmonnot of France claimed victory. Preuß continues to maintain her lead in the overall World Cup standings as the focus shifts to the upcoming World Championships.
Sweden Takes Bronze in Relay at Antholz Despite Early Penalty Round
January 25, 2025 / SVT Sport
Sweden's men's relay team secured a third-place finish at the Antholz championships despite a challenging start. Viktor Brandt's early penalty round placed them at a disadvantage, but strong performances by teammates Martin Ponsiluoma and Sebastian Samuelsson managed to turn the tide and clinch a podium spot.
Biathlon in Antholz - Hauser Improves in Pursuit by 20 Spots
January 25, 2025 / Krone
In the Biathlon World Cup pursuit event in Antholz, Lisa Hauser made a strong comeback by improving her position by 20 places, finishing in 13th place. Despite one missed shot, her performance was strong enough for a significant rise in the rankings. Lou Jeanmonnot secured the victory at the Olympic venue for next season.
Weak Norwegian Pursuit in Anterselva – Jeanmonnot Crushes Competitors
January 25, 2025 / Eurosport
In the women's pursuit race in Anterselva, the Norwegian biathletes struggled significantly. French athlete Lou Jeanmonnot dominated the event, finishing 24.1 seconds ahead of her compatriot Julia Simon. Norwegian competitors Ragnhild Femsteinevik and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold faced challenges with their shooting, finishing in 16th and 17th places respectively.
Biathlon: Hanna Öberg Misses Shots on a Tough Day: "I Don’t Know What Happened"
January 25, 2025 / SVT Sport
Hanna Öberg had a disappointing day in the Antholz biathlon competition, missing five shots during her race and dropping from 11th to 19th place. Despite her struggles, she remains hopeful for a better performance in the upcoming relay race, while her coach emphasizes the importance of not being too hard on her after a difficult outing.
Forgotten Award Ceremony in Bø Chaos: "I Received an Apology"
January 25, 2025 / NRK
During a chaotic event in Anterselva, Sturla Holm Lægreid passed Johannes Thingnes Bø in the overall ranking but was forgotten during the prize-giving ceremony. Despite this oversight, Lægreid triumphed on the track, asserting his lead in the World Cup standings against strong competition from the French national team.
Norwegian Team Finishes Second in Antholz
January 25, 2025 / Eurosport
The Norwegian men's relay team secured a second-place finish at the biathlon World Cup relay in Antholz, falling short against France. The team struggled with shooting and required additional rounds to maintain competitiveness against the French team, which has dominated the season.
Men's Biathlon Sprint in Antholz
January 24, 2025 / sportschau.de
The Men's Biathlon Sprint in Antholz saw the German Ski Association struggle with shooting errors, resulting in a disappointing performance. Norway's Tarjei Bö achieved a narrow victory, marking his second season win, despite a strong challenge from teammate Sturla Holm Lagreid.
Shock revelation on live TV: – A very special day
January 24, 2025 / Eurosport
Tarjei Bø announced his retirement from biathlon after the current season during a live broadcast. Overcome with emotion, he expressed pride in his career and the timing of his announcement following a recent victory.