Biathlon
Swedish Star Hints at Retirement: ‘The End is Coming Closer’
February 19, 2025 / Eurosport
29-year-old Swedish biathlete Hanna Öberg, currently competing at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, experienced a heavy race finishing 43rd in the normal distance event. Despite the tough outing and acknowledging that the end of her career may be near, Öberg remains motivated and is aiming for the 2026 Olympics, even while uncertainty lingers about her future beyond that.
Honest Wax Chief After Norwegian World Championship Disaster: 'We're Completely Flat'
February 19, 2025 / Eurosport
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, the Norwegian men's team experienced a major setback. Johannes Thingnes Bø struggled significantly in his first shooting, and wax specialist Tobias Dahl Fenre admitted that the skis were not up to the required standard, leaving the team disappointed. Endre Strømsheim’s eighth-place finish underscored the challenges faced during the race.
Anna Gandler: Fever and Hospital Instead of World Championship
February 18, 2025 / sportschau.de
Austrian biathlete Anna Gandler has withdrawn from the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide due to a high fever, which led to her hospitalization. Despite having competed in the mixed relay and sprint events earlier at the championships, she was forced to miss her 15km individual race—a season highlight for her after a year of intense training.
Tannheimer on Preuß – 'She’s Like a Big Sister'
February 17, 2025 / Sportschau
At the Biathlon World Championships, rising DSV talent Julia Tannheimer shares insights during an interview about her coach’s quirky new hairstyle following Franziska Preuß’s gold medal win. Tannheimer discusses the relaxed yet professional team spirit, her admiration for Preuß, and her own performance as she prepares for upcoming races.
Biathlon: Campbell Wright Wins Another World Championship Silver – ‘I Was Not An Idiot’
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Campbell Wright, a 22-year-old New Zealand-born biathlete, secured his second consecutive World Championship silver medal – first in the sprint and then in the pursuit start. After an emotional performance and a near-perfect shooting round, he acknowledged his own success with a mix of disbelief and humor, while expert Mona Brorsson expressed surprise at his breakthrough.
Biathlon: Johannes Thingnes Bø Wins World Championship Gold Again
February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø secured his 22nd career World Championship gold in Lenzerheide, winning the pursuit start event from beginning to end. In a race marked by challenging conditions, he outclassed his rivals, while his achievement also sees him overtake the legendary Ole Einar Bjørndalen in individual titles.
Biathlon World Championships: Next Sensation After Bö Victory in the Pursuit
February 16, 2025 / Sport1
At the 22nd Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Johannes Thingnes Bö once again delivered a spectacular performance, clinching his 22nd world title in the pursuit race. The article details the disappointing performance of the German team – notably Philipp Horn's 17th-place finish despite a dramatic sprint – and highlights the emerging surprise of American Campbell Wright, setting the stage for upcoming races in both the men's and women's competitions.
Bö Unleashed – Extended World Championship Record
February 16, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the 2025 Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Johannes Thingnes Bö delivered a masterclass performance by winning the men's pursuit and extending his world championship record. Meanwhile, American Campbell Wright secured silver and the German team struggled, underscoring the high standards and drama of international biathlon at the highest level.
Biathlon World Championships: Preuß Coup Has Bizarre Consequences for the National Coach
February 16, 2025 / SPORT1
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Franziska Preuß won the pursuit race to become world champion. Her victory not only secured her a significant lead over her rivals but also led to an amusing promise by coach Sverre Olsbu Roiseland to change his hairstyle, a remark made during a team meeting that is now coming to fruition.
American Sensation Stuns Experts as Thingnes Bø Wins Gold
February 16, 2025 / NRK Sport
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø clinched his 22nd World Championship gold in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in a dominant performance that captivated the international biathlon community. However, the spotlight was also shared with the rising American talent Campbell Wright, whose impressive dual silver medals left experts and competitors alike in awe.