Biathlon
Biathlete Contracted Blood Poisoning After Doping Control: 'This Should Not Happen'
October 13, 2024 / Eurosport
Biathlete Jesper Nelin experienced serious health issues after a routine doping test, leading to blood poisoning. Despite the unfortunate incident, he's preparing for the upcoming winter season, with his first test scheduled in Östersund before the World Cup begins in Kontiolahti.
Biathlete Janina Hettich-Walz is pregnant and will miss the entire season
October 10, 2024 / SVT Sport
German biathlete Janina Hettich-Walz, who won silver at the World Championships last winter, has announced her pregnancy and will miss the upcoming season. Despite this, she is optimistic about her future in the sport and aims for a strong comeback, including aspirations for the Olympics.
German Biathlon Star Shows Baby Bump!
October 09, 2024 / Sport1
German biathlete Janina Hettich-Walz reveals her pregnancy and discusses her plans to return to competitive biathlon after giving birth. She aims to participate in the 2025/26 season and the following Olympics in Milan.
Biathlon Controversy: Federation President Voices Outrage Over New Rule
October 06, 2024 / Sport1
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has introduced a new start group rule for the upcoming World Cup season, which has been sharply criticized by French Biathlon President Stéphane Bouthiaux. The new rule requires the top athletes to start in the third group, a change Bouthiaux describes as illogical and scandalous, voicing strong opposition alongside many other athletes.
Biathlon Star Hints at Possible Retirement
October 03, 2024 / Sport1
Johannes Thingnes Bö, one of the most successful biathletes alongside Ole Einar Björndalen, has hinted at the possibility of retiring from competition. He shared his thoughts on Instagram, suggesting he might not compete in the upcoming 2029 World Championships in Oslo, reflecting on the pressures of the next generation of biathletes.
Mona Brorsson Joins SVT as Biathlon Expert
October 02, 2024 / SVT
Mona Brorsson, after concluding her biathlon career in March, has been named the new biathlon expert at SVT. She expresses excitement about the role, stating it offers her the chance to remain connected to the sport while avoiding the competitive pressures she experienced as an athlete.
Mona Brorsson Discusses Stina Nilsson's Biathlon Journey
October 02, 2024 / SVT Sport
Mona Brorsson discusses Stina Nilsson's struggles in biathlon, countering claims of failure and praising her bravery in transitioning sports. Nilsson's new focus on long-distance skiing is expected to bring her success, as she demonstrated promising results in her premiere race.
World Cup 2024/2025 Standings and Results - Biathlon Results
October 01, 2024 / Eurosport
The article provides an overview of the standings and results from the 2024/2025 Biathlon World Cup season. It includes links to men’s and women’s rankings, as well as calendar and event information related to the competition.
German Biathlete Johannes Kühn Discusses Future Plans as He Approaches Retirement
September 29, 2024 / Sport1
Johannes Kühn, a top German biathlete, has announced that the upcoming winter World Cup could be his penultimate season. He aims to participate in the 2026 Olympics in Turin, after which he may retire, depending on his health and performance.
Upcoming Biathlon World Championships in Hochfilzen and Oslo
September 28, 2024 / sportschau.de
The Biathlon World Championships will be held in Hochfilzen, Austria, in 2028 and in Oslo, Norway, in 2029. This decision was made during the IBU Congress in Belgrade, with Hochfilzen hosting the championships for the fourth time after previous events in 1978, 2005, and 2017.