Biathlon
World Cup in Kontiolahti: Live Women's Biathlon - Individual
December 04, 2024 / sportschau.de
The Women's Individual event is taking place at the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, and it is streaming live. This event showcases the top athletes competing in one of the most suited conditions for biathlon, combining cross-country skiing and shooting.
German Frustration After Biathlon Disaster
December 04, 2024 / Sport1
Following a disappointing performance at the Kontiolahti event, German men's biathlon coach Uros Velepec expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's lack of competitiveness. With only one competitor finishing in a scoring position, Velepec emphasized the need for his athletes to recover adequately for upcoming races.
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In Shock After Career Best: - I Still Can't Believe It
December 04, 2024 / Eurosport
Natalia Sidorowicz achieved a stunning fourth place in the World Cup race in Kontiolahti, marking her first ever top ten finish in the competition. After the race, she expressed disbelief at her performance, which saw her shoot perfectly and finish only 12 seconds off the podium, as her coach praised her hard work and determination.
Preuß Fifth in the Shortened Individual Race
December 04, 2024 / Sport1
Franziska Preuß narrowly missed the podium in Kontiolahti, Finland, finishing fifth with two shooting errors in the Biathlon World Cup. Despite health issues last weekend, she expressed surprise at her performance and praised her skis.
Preuß Misses Podium but Qualifies for World Championships
December 04, 2024 / sportschau.de
Franziska Preuß finished fifth in the first individual race of the winter in Kontiolahti, securing her qualification for the World Championships despite missing the podium. She highlighted her strong performance on skis while acknowledging that two shooting errors cost her a chance at a podium finish.
Women's Biathlon: Germany's Young Talents in Healthy Competition
December 04, 2024 / Sportschau
This article discusses the emergence of young German female biathletes such as Johanna Puff, Julia Tannheimer, Julia Kink, and Selina Grotian, who aim to make their mark in the World Cup with enthusiasm and healthy rivalry. It highlights the challenges and dynamics within the team as these athletes compete at high levels.
Norwegian Clean Sweep as DSV Biathletes Struggle at Shooting Range
December 03, 2024 / Sportschau
In the first individual race of the winter, Norwegian biathletes dominated, with Endre Strömsheim winning the 15-kilometer race ahead of teammates Johannes Thingnes Bö and Sturla Holm Lägreid. The German team faced significant challenges at the shooting range, which severely impacted their placements, with Philipp Nawrath finishing as the best German in 22nd place.
Debacle for German Biathletes! TV Expert Spares No Criticism
December 03, 2024 / Sport1
The German biathletes faced a disappointing performance in the season's first individual competition in Kontiolahti, missing the podium by a significant margin. Expert Michael Rösch provided a harsh analysis of the team's struggles at the shooting stand, leading to a lack of competitive results.
Achieves second World Cup victory: – My best race ever
December 03, 2024 / Eurosport
Endre Strømsheim claimed his second World Cup victory in Kontiolahti, hitting all 20 targets for the first time in his career. He expressed immense joy over his performance, calling it his best race ever, as he battled with fellow Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Bø, who finished second.
Men's Biathlon Individual in Kontiolahti today LIVE on TV, Stream, and Ticker
December 03, 2024 / Sport1
The men's individual race in biathlon takes place today in Kontiolahti, Finland. The German team is looking to rebound following a weak start in the World Cup season. The event starts at 16:20 local time.
Expert Björn Ferry Sees No Excuses After Swedish Biathlon Disaster: 'It's a Firing Error'
December 03, 2024 / SVT Sport
Björn Ferry, an expert in biathlon, commented on the poor performance of Swedish competitors at the men's 15 km distance race in Kontiolahti, where the team collectively missed 32 shots. He pointed out that the mistakes were significant and attributed them to a firing error rather than external factors.
Norweger Dominant - Simon Eder Finishes 13th in Kontiolahti
December 03, 2024 / Krone
In the first individual race of the Biathlon season in Kontiolahti, Simon Eder emerged as the top Austrian, finishing in 13th place with a time of 1:54.9 minutes behind the leader. Norwegian athlete Endre Strømsheim led a Norwegian sweep on the podium, showcasing the nation's strength in the competition.