The Bø Brothers Compete in Swedish Show Biathlon Event

Tarjei and Johannes Thingnes Bø, the well-known biathlete brothers from Stryn, are set to compete one last time this season. They will take part in the show event “Skidskyttekampen” at Stockholm Stadion on March 3, an event held on artificial snow in Sweden. Both brothers have announced their retirement after the current season, but this final competition will see them return for a special appearance.

Event manager Jan Kowalski explained that as soon as the news of their retirement broke, efforts were made to bring them to the showcase event. With assistance from the Swedish team, the Bø brothers have accepted the invitation, adding extra excitement to the event. Last year, the Norwegian team of Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Juni Arnekleiv won the competition.

The format of the event is a mixed relay with each team composed of one woman and one man. Teams from several countries will compete, including:

• Sweden: 1st team with Hanna Öberg and Sebastian Samuelsson; 2nd team with Elvira Öberg and Martin Ponsiluoma; a third team is yet to be confirmed.
• Norway: 1st team with Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Juni Arnekleiv; 2nd team featuring Johannes Thingnes Bø paired with an unconfirmed partner; and a third team with Tarjei Bø and an unconfirmed partner.
• France: 1st team with Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and Émilien Jacquelin; 2nd team with Océane Michelon and Éric Perrot.
• Austria: represented by Lisa Hauser and Simon Eder.
• Finland: represented by Suvi Minkkinen and Tero Seppälä.
• Ukraine: team details are yet to be confirmed.

The event has previously been a huge success with over 10,000 spectators in Stockholm, and it is set to once again bring star-studded action to the biathlon world following the World Championships in Lenzerheide.

(©NTB)