Biathlon
Biathlon Juniors - Superstar Andexer Storms to Gold in Sprint
March 02, 2025 / krone.at
At the Junior World Championships in Östersund, Anna Andexer triumphed in the sprint event, securing a gold medal for Austria. Despite challenging conditions, Andexer's error-free shooting and the fastest ski time allowed her to maintain a significant lead over competitors from Sweden and France.
A Historic Achievement for the ÖSV Quartet in Biathlon
February 28, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian biathlon quartet achieved a historic milestone at the Junior World Championships in Östersund, Sweden, capturing the bronze medal in the mixed relay event. This marks the first time an all-Salzburg team has reached this podium in biathlon competitions, showcasing a significant achievement for Austrian youth athletics.
Biathlon Junior World Championships - Salzburg Relay Wins Historic Bronze Medal
February 28, 2025 / Krone
The Salzburg relay team made history by securing a bronze medal at the Biathlon Junior World Championships in Östersund. Competing against strong teams, this marked a significant achievement for the local squad, following a successful race with minimal shooting penalties.
German Mixed Relay Surprises with Gold
February 28, 2025 / Sportschau
At the Biathlon Junior World Championships in Östersund, the German mixed relay team achieved a surprising victory, securing the gold medal. This victory was marked by a strong performance throughout the race, overcoming previous disappointing results in individual events.
Ski Stadium Buzzes – Junior World Championships in Biathlon Enter Second Day
February 27, 2025 / SVT Nyheter
Nearly 500 athletes from over 40 countries have gathered in Östersund for the Junior World Championships in biathlon, an event that attracts a much larger field than a typical World Cup competition. The event is now on its second day, having featured a race for the older juniors on Thursday and supported by around 150 officials ensuring smooth operation.
Kaskel Finishes in the Top Ten at Junior Biathlon World Championships
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
German junior biathlete Fabian Kaskel delivered a strong performance at the Junior Biathlon World Championships by finishing seventh in the individual race. Despite hitting 19 out of 20 targets, a single miss combined with a slow skiing pace cost him a medal, as he finished 2:23.4 minutes behind the winner, Sivert Gerhardsen.
Junior World Championships: France Achieves Double Success – Siegismund Best German
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Junior Biathlon World Championships in Östersund, France celebrated a double triumph. Celia Henaff won the individual title with flawless shooting, while her teammate Amandine Mengin finished 22.5 seconds behind, and Italy’s Fabiana Carpella took bronze. The German contingent, however, missed the podium, with Alma Siegismund finishing 12th as the best German performer.
Biathlon: Velepec’s Resignation Offers ‘Great Opportunity’ for a Fresh Start
February 26, 2025 / sportschau.de
In a dramatic mid-season move, German national biathlon coach Uros Velepec announced his immediate resignation, an unexpected decision that comes on the heels of a bronze relay success at the World Championships in Lenzerheide. The change paves the way for Tobias Reiter, previously an IBU-Cup coach and a long-standing potential successor, to take the helm and usher in a new era with fresh approaches, aiming to boost the team before the upcoming major competitions.
Mystery Around the Biathlon Shock: 'Completely Surprising'
February 26, 2025 / Sport1
The men's head coach offered his resignation shortly after the disappointing performance of the German men's team at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, which sparked surprise from former world champion Erik Lesser. Lesser described the news as completely unexpected and questioned whether the upcoming season would bring significant changes, while the new coach Tobias Reiter is set to take over at the World Cup in Nove Mesto.
German Biathlon Star Welcomes Her Baby: 'Finally, You're Here!'
February 26, 2025 / SPORT1
German biathlete Janina Hettich-Walz, a double World Championship silver medalist, has recently become a mother. After missing the entire season due to her pregnancy, she is determined to return to the international biathlon scene and aims to compete in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.