Beyond the Podium: Magdalena Neuner and the Hidden Costs of Biathlon Stardom In the high-stakes world of professional winter sports, the path to the podium is often paved with immense pressure, but for Germany’s biathlon icon Magdalena Neuner, the journey also revealed a darker, often overlooked side of elite athleticism. While she remains the sport’s … Read more
Kevin Miller Clinches Bronze at Süddeutsche Judo Meisterschaft, Earns German Championship Berth Kevin Miller Clinches Bronze at Süddeutsche Judo Meisterschaft, Earns German Championship Berth Local hero Kevin Miller of TuS Traunreut secures third place in Peiting, marking a pivotal step toward national competition By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Kevin Miller, a standout judoka from TuS … Read more
Over and Out: David Komatz Announces Retirement from Professional Biathlon After 13 years of navigating the grueling intersection of cross-country skiing and precision marksmanship, David Komatz has officially called it a career. The veteran Austrian biathlete, a mainstay of the ÖSV (Österreichischer Skiverband) squad, announced his departure from the sport, signaling the end of a … Read more
Oslo, Norway – Lou Jeanmonnot stands on the cusp of a historic biathlon season, poised to complete a rare Grand Slam after already securing the overall World Cup title – her first career crystal globe. The 27-year-vintage French biathlete has dominated this season, claiming the small globes for the pursuit, individual, and sprint disciplines. Now, … Read more
Oslo, Norway – Julia Simon of France secured the mass start crystal globe on Sunday, thwarting Lou Jeanmonnot’s bid for a historic biathlon Grand Slam. Despite a challenging shooting performance, Simon finished sixth in the mass start race at Holmenkollen, enough to claim the coveted title. Jeanmonnot, already crowned with the overall World Cup title … Read more
Oslo, Norway – Lou Jeanmonnot of France achieved a career milestone on Sunday, securing the overall Biathlon World Cup title, despite finishing 15th in the mass start event. The 27-year-old’s consistent performance throughout the season culminated in her first-ever crystal globe, recognizing her as the top biathlete of the 2025/2026 season. The celebrations in Oslo … Read more
Siegfried Mazet Returns to French Biathlon Team After Decade of Success with Norway Oslo, Norway – After ten seasons spearheading the shooting prowess of the Norwegian biathlon team, Siegfried Mazet is returning to his roots, confirming Sunday he will rejoin the French squad ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The move, long anticipated within biathlon circles, … Read more
French Biathlon Dominance: A Season of Records and Triumphs The 2025-2026 season was nothing short of historic for French biathlon, a campaign brimming with success on both the Olympic stage and the World Cup circuit. Lou Jeanmonnot and Éric Perrot spearheaded the charge, securing overall World Cup titles, while Quentin Fillon Maillet shone brightly at … Read more
Oslo, Norway – The 2025-2026 biathlon World Cup season concluded Sunday in Oslo with a thrilling mass start race, won by Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn. While Botn secured the victory, the day belonged in many ways to France’s Éric Perrot, who finished third and cemented his place as the overall World Cup champion. Botn, skiing strongly … Read more
Camille Bened Breaks Silence on Challenges Faced by Female Athletes Oslo, Norway – The final competition of the biathlon World Cup season in Oslo-Holmenkollen brought a bittersweet end for French athlete Camille Bened. While she finished 23rd in the mass start on Sunday, concluding the season 10th overall in the World Cup standings, the race … Read more