Biathlon
Disappointment for German Men's Biathlon Relay Team: "I'm Quite Disappointed"
December 01, 2024 / Sport1
The German men's biathlon relay team, featuring David Zobel, Johannes Kühn, Philipp Nawrath, and Philipp Horn, failed to secure a podium finish, finishing fourth at the World Cup in Kontiolahti. Despite a strong performance from Zobel at the shooting range, the team couldn't overcome a significant time deficit, leading to Horn expressing his disappointment.
Biathlon: German Men's Relay Team Misses Podium
December 01, 2024 / sportschau.de
The German men's biathlon relay team, featuring athletes David Zobel, Johannes Kühn, Philipp Nawrath, and Philipp Horn, finished fourth in their first race of the winter in Kontiolahti, failing to secure a podium spot. Despite showing promise at times, they struggled both in shooting and on the track, trailing behind teams from France, Norway, and Sweden.
France Dismantles Competitors: – We’ve Probably Woken Them Up
December 01, 2024 / Eurosport
The French men's biathlon team delivered a near-perfect performance during the relay on Sunday, securing a decisive victory against their competitors. Émilien Jacquelin rebounded from a previous disappointing race and maintained a significant lead, showcasing the team's strong form early in the season.
Franziska Preuß Experiences Health Setback Again, Misses Race
December 01, 2024 / Sport1
Biathlete Franziska Preuß faces another health setback as she has to miss the relay in Kontiolahti due to early signs of infection. Despite a hopeful start to the season, Preuß's health issues persist, leading to her replacement by Vanessa Voigt for the German women's team.
Biathlon World Cup Season Opener in Kontiolahti Includes Relay Races Today Live on TV, Stream, and Ticker - Preuß Absent
December 01, 2024 / sport1.de
The Biathlon World Cup season kicks off in Kontiolahti with two relay races today. Fans can watch the events live on TV and stream. Germany's teams aim for podium finishes, although Franziska Preuß is notably absent due to illness.
Biathlon - DSV "Küken" Learn Tough Lessons in Relay Drama
December 01, 2024 / Sportschau
The inexperienced German women's relay team faced challenges during the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, finishing in seventh place. Led by young talents, they were unable to secure a top spot, while Sweden clinched victory in a dramatic finale.
Elvira Öberg leads Sweden to victory after Julia Simon's collapse
December 01, 2024 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg secured a dramatic victory for Sweden during the World Cup relay in Kontiolahti after Julia Simon of France collapsed. Öberg, under pressure, managed to maintain her composure and secured the win as Simon faltered near the finish line, allowing Sweden to claim the top spot despite Simon's earlier dominance in the race.
Biathlon: Jesper Nelin Reveals Drama Before Start: 'You Feel Like a Clown'
December 01, 2024 / SVT Sport
In a dramatic turn of events prior to the men's 4x7.5 km relay, Jesper Nelin missed the scheduled time for weapon control, prompting a frantic rush from the team's head coach. Nelin reflects on the situation humorously, emphasizing the chaos that unfolded just before the race.
Norway avenged against Sweden's world champion team: 'Disappointed'
December 01, 2024 / SVT Sport
In the men's relay at Kontiolahti, Norway avenged their previous defeat at the World Championships by finishing second behind France, while Sweden took third. Samuelsson expressed disappointment over the final shooting, while the Swedish team struggled against the leading French team.
Bitter German Debut in Biathlon: "One Wants to Sink into the Ground"
November 30, 2024 / sport1
In the mixed staff event in Kontiolahti, the German team, featuring Johanna Puff, Franziska Preuß, Danilo Riethmüller, and Philipp Horn, finished a disappointing fourth place after Riethmüller’s struggles. This debut performance demonstrated the high pressures of competitive biathlon, leading to both team support and future learning opportunities for the newcomer.
Sturla Holm Lægreid Faces Homophobic Comments on Social Media – Federation Deletes Comments
November 30, 2024 / NRK
Sturla Holm Lægreid, a Norwegian biathlete, faced a wave of homophobic comments on social media following a viral video of him shooting during a competition. In response to the backlash, the International Biathlon Union removed comments from the video, condemning the harassment and emphasizing the need for respect and acceptance within sports.
Norwegian Victory After Incredible Finish: – One of the Top Three in History
November 30, 2024 / Eurosport
The Norwegian team secured victory in the mixed relay thanks to an extraordinary final leg by Vebjørn Sørum. His impressive sprint allowed him to catch up and ultimately win against fierce competition from France and Sweden, marking a historic performance.