Biathlon
Italian Upset Victory – Samuelsson Just Misses Podium
January 19, 2025 / SVT
In a surprising turn, Italian skier Tommaso Giacomel clinched his first World Cup victory in a thrilling men's mass start, with Sebastian Samuelsson finishing just shy of the podium in fourth place. Giacomel's victory came after Johannes Thingnes Bö faltered in the final shooting, securing third place behind Sturla Holm Lægreid.
German Relay Wins Home Match in Ruhpolding
January 19, 2025 / Sportschau
In an impressive performance, the German women's relay team clinched victory at the home World Cup in Ruhpolding, showcasing strong shooting and teamwork. Stefanie Scherer, Selina Grotian, Sophia Schneider, and Franziska Preuß celebrated a major win, demonstrating their skills on the international stage.
Preuß Celebrates Another Success in Ruhpolding
January 19, 2025 / sportschau.de
Franziska Preuß finished second in the final women’s mass start event at Ruhpolding, showcasing a strong performance across all races. Despite a challenging race, she maintained her lead in the World Cup standings, extending her points advantage over her closest competitors.
Biathlon: Samuelsson: "We were yelling at each other"
January 19, 2025 / SVT Sport
Sebastian Samuelsson finished fourth in the mass start event, sharing that he and Émilien Jacquelin had disagreements during the race. Despite their differences, both competitors achieved impressive shooting accuracy early on. The race ultimately ended with an Italian victory by Tommaso Giacomel.
Biathlon: Elvira Öberg hailed: "Can win all competitions in Lenzerheide"
January 19, 2025 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg showcased impressive performance during the weekend with a contrasting result in Ruhpolding, Germany, where she went from a fifth place finish to a victory in the mass start event. Experts believe her outstanding focus and shooting skills make her a strong contender for victory at the upcoming World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
Elvira Öberg's Success – Wins Mass Start
January 19, 2025 / SVT Sport
Elvira Öberg secured her tenth career victory by winning the mass start in Ruhpolding with flawless shooting, demonstrating her competitive edge after a tough team relay. Expressing her satisfaction, she highlighted the importance of turning a difficult situation into a triumph.
Thingnes Bø on the Podium After a Hectic Day: - There Has Been a Lot
January 19, 2025 / Eurosport
Johannes Thingnes Bø secured a podium finish after a challenging day at the biathlon event in Ruhpolding. Despite struggling with his shooting, he expressed pride in his performance following his announcement of retirement plans, highlighting the emotional weight of the experiences in recent days.
Johannes Thingnes Bö on the reception: "Goosebumps"
January 19, 2025 / SVT Sport
Johannes Thingnes Bö received a warm welcome during his first competition after announcing his retirement. He expressed his emotions, referring to the reception as giving him 'goosebumps' and reflecting on being overwhelmed by the support he received from fans and teammates.
Biathlon - Sixth Place for ÖSV Women's Relay Team in Ruhpolding
January 18, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian women's biathlon relay team finished in sixth place at the World Cup in Ruhpolding after completing the 4 x 6 km event with five extra rounds of shooting. The race was won by the host nation, Germany, with Norway and France following behind.
Biathlon: Sports World Shocked After Thingnes Bø Announcement
January 18, 2025 / NRK
Johannes Thingnes Bø, the world's best biathlete, stunned fans by announcing his retirement at the age of 31. His teammates expressed their emotional responses, with Sturla Holm Lægreid and Tarjei Bø attesting to the profound impact of Bø's decision, acknowledging his legacy in the sport and the challenges of balancing athletics with family life.
Johannes Thingnes Bø Retires: "The Time Has Come"
January 18, 2025 / Eurosport
Johannes Thingnes Bø announces his retirement from biathlon after the end of the season, expressing emotional reflections about his career and family priorities. Despite his decision, he aspires to finish strong, culminating in the Holmenkollen event next March.
Tarjei Bø on his Future: – I have decided
January 18, 2025 / Eurosport
Tarjei Bø reflects on his future after learning about his brother's retirement from competitive sport. While he has made his own decision, he remains tight-lipped about it. Tarjei emphasizes that the conclusion regarding his career came swiftly and he is currently focused on the World Cup events in Ruhpolding.