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
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
Courchevel, France – Marco Odermatt cemented his status as a dominant force in alpine skiing, securing his fifth consecutive FIS Alpine Ski World Cup overall title on Friday. The Swiss racer finished third in the downhill race in Courchevel, a result that mathematically confirmed his triumph in the battle for the coveted large crystal globe. … Read more
Anna-Lena Forster Secures Second Gold at Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Anna-Lena Forster continued her dominant run at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, adding a gold medal in the Women’s Giant Slalom (sitting class) to her collection on Tuesday. The victory, secured at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, comes five days … Read more
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Andrea Rothfuss, a veteran of seven Winter Paralympic Games, began her competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics on Thursday, March 7th, a testament to her enduring dedication, and resilience. The German para-alpine skier, 36, has already amassed 14 Paralympic medals throughout her career, and is competing at the Games for … Read more
Altenberg, Germany – Felix Loch and Julia Taubitz both secured the overall Luge World Cup titles on Sunday, capping off a thrilling season finale in Altenberg. For Loch, the victory marked his eighth career World Cup overall championship, equaling the record previously held by Italian legend Armin Zöggeler. Taubitz continued her dominance, claiming her fifth … 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
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