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
Anna-Lena Forster Secures Germany’s First Gold at the 2026 Winter Paralympics Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympics has been claimed by Germany’s Anna-Lena Forster in the women’s sitting downhill. The Monoskier edged out Spain’s Audrey Pascual Seco by a mere five-hundredths of a second on Wednesday, marking a … Read more
Kontiolahti, Finland – Julia Simon, fresh off a dominant performance at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, continued her winning ways Saturday, securing the mass start victory at the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti. The French biathlete, who claimed three gold medals at the recent Games, navigated the course with precision, committing only one shooting error and … Read more
Éric Perrot Claims Kontiolahti Victory and Individual World Cup Globe Kontiolahti, Finland – French biathlete Éric Perrot delivered a masterful performance on Friday, winning the individual race at Kontiolahti and securing the coveted individual World Cup globe. The 24-year-old Savoyard, competing in his first race following the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, showcased both precision shooting … Read more
Ruhpolding, Germany, is aiming to once again host the Biathlon World Championships, with plans formally underway for a bid targeting either 2032 or 2033. The German Ski Association (DSV) and the Ruhpolding municipality confirmed their intention to pursue the prestigious event, building on a strong local tradition in the sport. This move comes as Germany … Read more
Kontiolahti, Finland – Lou Jeanmonnot of France clinched the biathlon individual globe despite a frustrating performance at the World Cup event in Kontiolahti on Thursday, marking the resumption of the World Cup circuit after the recent Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. The seventh stage of the 2025-2026 season proved challenging for the French team, with Jeanmonnot … Read more
Kontiolahti, Finland – The echoes of a spectacular Olympic Winter Games are still reverberating, but the biathlon world quickly turns its attention back to the World Cup circuit. The French team, fresh off a haul of 13 medals – including six gold – at the recent Games, will resume their pursuit of glory at the … Read more