The German biathletes quickly fell behind in the relay. But then Hettich-Walz initiates the chase at the World Cup in Oberhof. It’s not enough to achieve more than a good third place – also because of the external conditions. The German biathletes secured the second relay podium place of the Olympic winter at the World … Read more
Looking skyward to his deceased friend: Tommaso Giacomel wins the sprint race at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof and remembers the deceased Norwegian Sivert Bakken. A German is also on the podium. When biathlete Tommaso Giacomel reached the finish line of the Oberhof sprint race, he stretched his right arm with the mourning ribbon … Read more
Third, the Frenchwoman signs her first podium this winter. Lou Jeanmonnot, who was unable to take part in the fight for today’s victory, keeps his yellow bib. A first this winter for Julia Simon. The Savoyard signed her first podium of the season this Thursday, with a good third place in the sprint (7.5 km) … Read more
How did the biathletes use the Christmas break? This is what the fans see January 8th to 11th at the World Cup in Oberhof, where the first competitions of the new year traditionally take place. We give an overview of when each race will take place and which TV channels are showing the event. Biathlon … Read more
The sudden death of 27-year-old Norwegian Sivert Bakken shocked many in biathlon. Tommaso Giacomel was now overwhelmed by his emotions before the World Cup in Oberhof. He looks for his focus between grief and hope – and wants to dedicate something to his deceased friend. Tommaso Giacomel couldn’t hold back his tears as he remembered … Read more
Due to possible capricious weather, the competition program at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof will be changed. Because unstable weather is forecast for Friday, both sprint races will now take place on Thursday. The women’s race, originally planned for Friday, will be brought forward one day and will now be held at 2:15 p.m. … Read more
How did the biathletes use the Christmas break? This is what the fans see January 8th to 11th at the World Cup in Oberhof, where the first competitions of the new year traditionally take place. We give an overview of when each race will take place and which TV channels are showing the event. Biathlon … Read more
The death of biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken shortly before Christmas shocked the Norwegian team. Now Johan-Olav Botn, who found his friend, comments on the circumstances. The overall World Cup leader makes a promise. Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn has spoken for the first time about the death of his teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken. The 26-year-old found … Read more
Discovery of the Tragedian and the initial facts Famous Norwegian biathlete Sievert Gutorm Bakken, 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Lavazza, Italy on December 23, 2025. His body was found wearing a performance-enhancing training face mask approved by the Norwegian Biathlon Federation. An investigation is currently underway and the exact cause of … Read more
Tragedy in Italy: Sievert Guthorm Bakken died at the age of 27 The world biathlon community has been shaken by shocking news – on Monday in Italy, at the age of only 27, the biathlete of the Norwegian national team, Sievert Gutorm Bakken, passed away. As the portal jauns.lv informs, the athlete was found dead … Read more