Biathlon
Sudden Resignation – ‘Moderate Earthquake’ Shortly After Biathlon World Championships
February 26, 2025 / krone.at
German Biathlon head coach Uros Velepec unexpectedly resigned with immediate effect, a move described by former top athlete Michael Rösch as a 'moderate earthquake'. The resignation follows a disappointing performance at the World Championships, prompting Velepec to call for new impulses ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games.
German Biathlon Shake-Up: National Coach Resigns After World Championships
February 25, 2025 / Sport1
German biathlon faced a major upheaval as national coach Uros Velepec stepped down immediately following the disappointing World Championships in Lenzerheide, where the men's team managed only a bronze in the relay. His successor, Tobias Reiter, previously an IBU Cup coach, is expected to inject new energy into the team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Biathlon National Coach Resigns Effective Immediately
February 25, 2025 / sportschau.de
In a surprising turn following the World Championships, German biathlon head coach Uros Velepec has resigned effective immediately. Velepec explained that his decision was not spontaneous but a necessary step to inject a new impulse ahead of the 2026 Olympic season, with Tobias Reiter set to succeed him.
How Winter Sports Run Over the Weekend on Sportschau
February 25, 2025 / Sportschau
This article presents a comprehensive schedule for international winter sports events over the weekend as broadcast by Sportschau. It covers highlights from the Biathlon World Championships for juniors, as well as Nordic skiing events – including cross-country, Nordic combined, and ski jumping – in Trondheim and Östersund, with additional updates on Alpine skiing competitions in Norway and Slovenia.
After Biathlon World Championships – Scandal Involving Veteran: Theft, Beating, Ultimatum!
February 25, 2025 / krone.at
Following the Biathlon World Championships, Latvian veteran Andrejs Rastorgujevs has leveled serious accusations against his co-trainer, Ilmars Bricis, alleging involvement in a ski theft that led to a physical altercation. Injured in the incident, Rastorgujevs now demands that either Bricis be removed or that he resigns, while conflicting accounts of the episode have emerged from both sides.
Strømsheim Wins Norwegian Duel at the Biathlon World Championships – A Perfect Race
February 23, 2025 / Eurosport
Endre Strømsheim clinched his first individual world championship gold in biathlon at Lenzerheide, outpacing fellow Norwegians Sturla Holm Lægreid and Johannes Thingnes Bø in a thrilling duel. Flawless shooting and a dramatic final sprint enabled Strømsheim to overcome early setbacks experienced by several favorites, marking a historic performance.
Biathlon World Championships: Norwegian Triple Success in Mass Start – Horn 13
February 23, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, Norway completely dominated the final mass start race. Endre Stroemsheim clinched his first individual world title, while teammates Sturla Holm Laegreid and Johannes Thingnes Bö completed a historic podium finish. This achievement marked Bö’s 43rd World Championship medal in what turned out to be his final world race.
Biathlon World Championships: Preuß Misses Out on a Further Medal in the Mass Start
February 23, 2025 / sportschau.de
Franziska Preuß narrowly missed out on a medal in the mass start at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide as a crucial shooting error left her finishing in seventh place. While Sweden’s Elvira Öberg claimed gold, French Oceane Michelon took silver and Norway’s Maren Kirkeeide earned bronze, Preuß remains positive about her overall performance in the championship despite the setback.
Norwegian Sensation at the World Championships: 'I Had More Acid Than I Ever Had Before'
February 23, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian biathlete Maren Kirkeeide secured a bronze medal in the 12.5 km mass start at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, in a dramatic race where her competitors struggled with missed shots. Despite facing several shooting challenges and a close contest with French contender Oceane Michelon, Kirkeeide’s performance marked her second consecutive international medal this season.
Biathlon: Sweden Finishes Fourth After Major Drama in the Relay
February 22, 2025 / SVT Sport
In the men's biathlon relay at an international event, the Swedish team ended up fourth after a dramatic final leg. Sebastian Samuelsson, who had been key to the team’s chances, missed his final shot and lost crucial time against Germany’s Philipp Horn, while Norway clinched victory with a superb performance from Johannes Thingnes Bö.