Biathlon
Good News for Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold: Lisa Vitozzi Will Miss the World Cup Opening in Kontiolahti
November 20, 2024 / Eurosport
Good news for Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold as her rival Lisa Vitozzi will not participate in the World Cup opening in Kontiolahti due to a back injury. Vitozzi, who won the overall World Cup in 2023 and was leading in points against Tandrevold, will return for the events in Obertilliach in early December instead.
Bitter: Biathlon Kick-off Without German Star!
November 20, 2024 / Sport1
Roman Rees, who started the previous Biathlon season with a victory, is missing from the line-up for the World Cup opener in Kontiolahti due to illness following a bout of COVID-19. The German team, led by Franziska Preuß, aims to perform well despite Rees' absence, as they prepare for the season opening on November 30.
Biathlon: Mona Brorsson: "Stina Nilsson Elevated the Status of Biathlon"
November 20, 2024 / SVT Sport
Mona Brorsson highlights the impact of Stina Nilsson's switch from cross-country skiing to biathlon, stating that Nilsson elevated the sport's profile since her debut in 2020. Brorsson believes Nilsson reignited enthusiasm for the shooting aspect of the sport, underscoring her significance in biathlon.
Biathlon: World Cup kick-off in Kontiolahti without Roman Rees
November 20, 2024 / sportschau.de
The German Ski Association (DSV) has announced the nominees for the upcoming Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland, with notable exclusions including biathlete Roman Rees. Instead, the women's team features established names like Franziska Preuß and Vanessa Voigt, while some young athletes are making their debut.
Back Problems Prevent Italian Biathlete from Competing
November 20, 2024 / SVT Sport
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi, last season's World Cup champion, will miss the upcoming season opener in Kontiolahti, Finland due to ongoing back issues. She has had to reduce her training but hopes to return for the second competition of the season in Obertilliach, Austria, from December 13-15.
Biathlon: Johannes Thingnes Bö Confirms Career End After 2026 Olympics
November 20, 2024 / sportschau.de
Johannes Thingnes Bö, the Norwegian biathlon star, has announced that he will retire after the 2026 Winter Olympics. Bö, who has dominated the sport, confirmed his decision during a podcast, stating that he has achieved everything he wanted and is now looking forward to focusing on personal life and other aspirations after his sporting career.
Bø hopes for Northug's participation in the World Championships: – I am like the rest of the cheer squad
November 20, 2024 / Eurosport
Tarjei Bø expresses his excitement about the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim and indicates that his enthusiasm will significantly increase if Petter Northug competes. Northug's presence would draw more attention and excitement to the event.
Biathlon Dominator Announces Retirement Date!
November 19, 2024 / Sport1
Biathlon star Johannes Thingnes Bö has announced his retirement date, confirming he will end his career after the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Before retiring, he aims to break additional records, including becoming the sole record holder for world championship titles.
NRK expert Ola Lunde questions Dorothea Wierer’s season preparation – traveled to the Olympics in Paris
November 19, 2024 / NRK
After a disappointing season, biathlete Dorothea Wierer opted for a unique training approach, generating mixed reactions. While Wierer pursued a media opportunity covering the Olympics in Paris, expert Ola Lunde expressed concerns about her commitment to training, especially given her challenging previous season.
Biathlon Squad Announced: 22-Year-Old to Make World Cup Debut
November 18, 2024 / Eurosport
The biathlon teams for the upcoming World Cup have been announced, with 22-year-old Gro Njølstad Randby set to make her debut. The selections were based on performance in the season opener at Sjusjøen, where Randby notably finished third in the sprint.