Otepää, Estonia – A frustrating Saturday unfolded for biathlon World Cup leader Éric Perrot at the Otepää pursuit race, as challenging wind conditions and a series of mishaps hampered his performance. While the Frenchman finished 11th, the day belonged to Norway’s Sturla Laegreid, who secured a dominant victory. The unpredictable weather in Estonia led to … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – Julia Simon of France claimed victory in the women’s 7.5km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup in Otepää on Wednesday, narrowly edging out Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi. However, the day also saw a strong performance from Germany’s Janina Hettich-Walz, who finished just off the podium in fourth place, missing out by a mere … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – The emotional weight of conflict resonated deeply within the biathlon world Friday as French athlete Sophie Chauveau paid tribute to Adjudant-Chef Arnaud Frion, a French soldier killed in Iraq. Chauveau, finishing 37th in the sprint competition in Otepää, delivered a poignant message of remembrance and solidarity with the French military. “Today, we … Read more
The Paralympic Winter Games in Northern Italy have seen a surge of success for the German biathlon team, with Anja Wicker, Marco Maier, and Leonie Walter each securing bronze medals in their respective classes during the sprint pursuit events. The performances mark a strong start for the German contingent at the Games. The pursuit of … Read more
Julia Simon Secures Otepää Sprint Victory, Lou Jeanmonnot Claims Sprint Globe Otepää, Estonia – France’s Julia Simon continued her impressive form, winning the Women’s 7.5km Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup in Otepää on Friday. The Olympic champion navigated the windy conditions with precision, finishing in a time of 21:29.5, just 2.9 seconds ahead … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – Eric Perrot is within touching distance of securing the overall Biathlon World Cup title, despite a challenging sprint race in Otepää on Thursday. While the Frenchman didn’t deliver his typically dominant performance, a comfortable lead in the overall standings means the coveted crystal globe is firmly within his grasp. The race saw … Read more
Otepää, Estonia, is set to host a crucial weekend of biathlon competition as the BMW IBU World Cup continues, serving as a key stepping stone before the season finale in Oslo-Holmenkollen from March 19-22. The Tehvandi site will welcome the world’s best biathletes for a series of races that could significantly impact the battle for … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – Sverre Olsbu Röiseland, the coach of the German women’s biathlon team, has publicly revealed his recent diagnosis of testicular cancer. The 35-year-old Norwegian shared the news via Instagram, describing it as “the worst news of my life.” Röiseland underwent surgery following the diagnosis, and reports indicate the procedure was successful with no … Read more
Wicker Secures Biathlon Silver as Germany Adds to Paralympic Medal Count Tesero, Italy – Anja Wicker added to Germany’s growing medal haul at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, securing a silver medal in the women’s biathlon individual event on Sunday. The 34-year-traditional narrowly missed gold, finishing just 12.8 seconds behind South Korea’s Yunji Kim. The … Read more
France Falls Short in Kontiolahti Relay, Eyes Sunday’s Mass Start Kontiolahti, Finland – The French men’s biathlon team, fresh off an Olympic relay gold medal in Anterselva, Italy, earlier this year, saw their pursuit of the Biathlon World Cup relay title fall short on Saturday, finishing second to Norway at the season-ending event in Kontiolahti. … Read more