Biathlon’s next generation gap? “There’s a hole,” says Benedikt Doll

Former biathlon world champion Benedikt Doll weighs in on the state of the sport following Johannes Thingnes Bø’s retirement. Asked whether a new dominant athlete will take over, Doll is cautious and suggests the field could remain more open without a single, overwhelming favorite.

He also addresses Germany’s situation on the men’s side, noting what he sees as a gap in the development pathway. According to Doll, the German team (DSV) may be missing immediate, ready-made successors capable of stepping straight into top-contending roles, indicating a temporary shortfall in high-end depth among the next generation.