Biathlon
Biathlon: Puff has the Best Chances for the Last World Championship Ticket
February 02, 2025 / sportschau.de
Johanna Puff is emerging as the top candidate for the final spot on the German biathlon team for the upcoming World Championships, starting on February 12, 2025. After a gold medal in the individual race, a strong sprint performance, and a top-ten finish in the pursuit at the European Championships in Martell, her combined shooting and skiing skills set her apart from her teammates.
Biathlon: Anna-Karin Heijdenberg Misses Medal in Women's Relay After a Costly Fall
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
In the European Championships women's relay, Swedish biathlete Anna-Karin Heijdenberg had the chance to secure a medal before a series of misses and a penalty round on the final shooting stage saw her team drop to sixth place. The article also highlights strong performances from her teammates, including Johanna Skottheim, who is vying for a reserve spot at the World Championships in Lenzerheide.
Biathlon: Anna-Karin Heijdenberg Takes European Championship Silver in the Pursuit Start
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish biathlete Anna-Karin Heijdenberg secured her third consecutive medal at the European Championships by winning silver in the pursuit start event. Following a bronze on Wednesday and a gold on Friday, she described the race as a thrilling experience where her shooting performance made all the difference.
Biathlon: After Heart Problems – Sivert Guttorm Bakken Wins European Championship Gold ‘It Means Everything’
January 31, 2025 / SVT Sport
Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, sidelined for two years due to heart complications following his COVID vaccine booster and a previous heart surgery, made a triumphant return by winning the gold in the men's sprint at the European Championships. His victory marks a major milestone in his recovery and career, carrying deep personal significance for the Norwegian athlete.
Biathlon: Puff Misses European Championship Medal in the Sprint
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
After winning gold in the individual event at the European Championships, German biathlete Johanna Puff narrowly missed out on a medal in the 7.5 km sprint. Despite flawless shooting in both bouts, Puff’s overall time saw her finish in seventh place, while top honors went to the Swedish competitor Anna Karin Heijdenberg.
Para Biathlete Walter Wins WM General Rehearsal
January 31, 2025 / sportschau.de
Para biathlete Leonie Walter, competing in the visually impaired class, clinched victory in the 7.5 km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup in Val di Fiemme, along with her guide Christian Krasman. Her win not only sparked gold hopes for the upcoming World Championships but was part of an event where German para athletes collected seven podium finishes ahead of the Paralympic track events scheduled for 2026.
Bronze in Sprint – Next European Championship Medal for Biathlete Mühlbacher!
January 31, 2025 / Krone.at
Fredrik Mühlbacher showcased impressive form at the Biathlon European Championships in Martell, Italy. After winning a silver in the 20 km individual event, he secured the bronze in the 10 km sprint, finishing narrowly behind the Norwegian winner and just ahead of his compatriot Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen. This achievement, coming on his 27th birthday, promises further success for Austrian biathlon.
Biathlon: Puff Wins EM Gold in the Individual – Fichtner Takes Silver
January 29, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the European Championships in Martell, Italy, German biathlete Johanna Puff won the 15 km individual race, with teammate Marlene Fichtner claiming silver. Both athletes were flawless at the shooting range, which proved decisive in a closely contested race that also saw the fast Swedish Anna-Karin Heijdenberg struggling with missed shots.
The Bø Brothers Compete in Swedish Show Biathlon Event
January 28, 2025 / Eurosport
Tarjei and Johannes Thingnes Bø, the renowned biathlete brothers from Stryn, will participate in their final competition of the season at the Swedish show event ‘Skidskyttekampen’ on March 3 in Stockholm. The event features a mixed relay format with teams from several countries, and last year’s winners were Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Juni Arnekleiv.
World Championship Dream Shattered for German Biathlete Star – Ends Her Season
January 28, 2025 / Eurosport
German biathlete Vanessa Voigt, a former World and Olympic champion, has ended her season due to persistent health issues. Voigt, who has struggled with respiratory problems and limited her participation this season, will miss the upcoming World Championships in Lenzerheide as she focuses on recovering in time for next year’s Olympics in Italy.
World Championship Dream Shattered for German Biathlete Star – Ends Her Season
January 28, 2025 / Eurosport
German biathlete Vanessa Voigt has been forced to end her season due to serious health challenges affecting her airways, dashing her World Championship dreams in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. The 27‐year‐old, who has previously struggled with mental challenges but made a promising start to the season with two World Cup podium finishes in December, now prioritizes her health over continued competition as she looks ahead to next year’s Olympics in Italy.
Bø on His World Championship Rival: 'He Likes to Hype Himself Up'
January 27, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Tarjei Bø responded to Swedish rival Sebastian Samuelsson’s comments, remarking that his competitor likes to hype himself up. Samuelsson had claimed that his strong finish in high altitude was a scare tactic ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Lenzerheide, a challenge Bø expects will spark tough duels.