“It’s risky”: A new biathlon training trend draws attention

Rising biathlete Isak Frey is presented as a major talent and speaks in a SPORT1 interview about developments in the sport heading into the Olympic season.

Frey says he recently received encouraging words from Ole Einar Björndalen, which he values highly given Björndalen’s legendary status. He also addresses a new training trend within biathlon that he describes as risky, explaining that while innovation can bring performance gains, it must be balanced against injury and consistency at the shooting range. Frey adds that maintaining stability in prone and standing shooting under high intensity remains crucial despite new approaches to physical preparation.

Looking ahead, Frey sets clear targets for the upcoming Olympic season, aiming to establish himself internationally and compete for relay and individual starts. The interview appears in the context of SPORT1’s preseason biathlon coverage tied to the Loop One Festival in Munich, where several athletes and experts discuss form, health, and ambitions for winter.