Biathlon
Biathlon Shock: ‘Not Good Enough!’ Norwegian Cutthroat Selection
December 10, 2024 / Krone.at
Norway's biathlon team made a surprising decision to drop Johannes Dale-Skjevdal from its World Cup roster due to poor performances, despite him finishing third in last season's overall standings. Martin Uldal will replace him after Dale-Skjevdal's disappointing results at the recent races in Kontiolahti.
Norwegian star overlooked – rookie gets opportunity in the World Cup
December 09, 2024 / Eurosport
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal, who placed third in the overall World Cup last year, has been dropped from the Norwegian biathlon team for the Hochfilzen World Cup. Instead, Martin Uldal, who has shown impressive performance in the IBU Cup, will take his place after winning recent races and securing podium finishes.
Biathlon star drops out - "Heart racing fast": Concerns about Norwegian
December 09, 2024 / Krone
Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, a four-time biathlon world champion from Norway, has been sidelined due to rapid heart palpitations. She expressed her experiences of distress and disappointment after a difficult racing period and will be closely monitored by medical professionals moving forward.
Biathlon: Strong DSV Performance - Preuß Leads the Way
December 08, 2024 / Sport1
The DSV women delivered an impressive performance at the World Cup final in Kontiolahti, with Franziska Preuß securing third place in the mass start event. Vanessa Voigt and young Julia Tannheimer also achieved strong finishes, rounding out a successful outing for the German team.
Norwegian Women's Team Faces Setback in Kontiolahti Mass Start
December 08, 2024 / Eurosport
Elvira Öberg secured victory in the women's mass start event in Kontiolahti with a remarkable final round, while the Norwegian team struggled, particularly in the standing shooting. Despite starting strongly, Karoline Knotten and her teammates faced difficulties, leading to disappointing results and the absence of Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold due to heart complications.
Biathlon: Elvira Öberg Wins Mass Start in Kontiolax
December 08, 2024 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg claimed victory in the 12.5km mass start at Kontiolax, marking her third podium finish of the week and extending her lead in the World Cup standings. After initially struggling with two missed shots, she showcased her strength and focus, securing her first individual win of the season and ninth overall in her career.
Biathlon: Riethmüller just misses podium finish
December 08, 2024 / Sport1
Danilo Riethmüller narrowly missed a podium finish at the World Cup in Kontiolahti, taking a strong fourth place in the mass start event. The victory went to French athlete Eric Perrot, while this result marks Riethmüller's best performance to date in a World Cup event.
Half-Norwegian Éric (23) Dominates Norwegians – Lægreid Best Norwegian
December 08, 2024 / Eurosport
In a recent biathlon competition, Éric Perrot outperformed the Norwegian athletes, securing a win in the men's mass start event, while Sturla Holm Lægreid finished as the top Norwegian. Perrot, son of former skiers Franck Perrot and Tone Marit Oftedal, shot 19 out of 20 targets, claiming victory by a considerable margin.
Tandrevold withdraws from several World Cup races due to heart problems: – Needs rest and recuperation
December 08, 2024 / Eurosport
Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold has announced her withdrawal from upcoming World Cup events in Kontiolahti and Hochfilzen following repeated issues with irregular heart rhythm. She will return to Norway for further medical evaluation and rest.
Immediate Departure! Shocking Images of Biathlon Star
December 08, 2024 / Sport1
Norwegian biathlon star Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold faces serious health issues, forcing her to leave the Kontiolahti World Cup for urgent medical examinations. This comes after distressing scenes during the women's sprint, where she struggled with heart rhythm problems, finishing in a disappointing 32nd place.
Biathlon LIVE: Men's and Women's Mass Start Today on TV, Stream and Ticker
December 08, 2024 / Sport1
Biathlon races are set to take place in Kontiolahti, Finland, with the mass start events featuring prominent German competitors, including Franziska Preuß. Preuß aims for a top result after narrowly missing the podium in the sprint race, while her teammate Philipp Nawrath looks to improve his performance in the men's event.
Swedish Men's Biathlon Team Fails to Podium Again in Mass Start
December 08, 2024 / SVT Sport
The Swedish men's biathlon team faced another disappointing performance in the mass start event in Kontiolax, Finland, with Sebastian Samuelsson finishing in 10th place and Martin Ponsiluoma coming in last among all competitors. Despite being fast on the track, several missed shots on the shooting range affected their standings.