Jann Post Surprised by the Level of Women's Sprint at Sjusjøen in Biathlon

Jann Post expressed surprise at the overall performance level during the women's biathlon sprint at Sjusjøen. Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold started the season strong by winning the race, hitting 9 out of 10 shots and finishing 12 seconds ahead of the closest competitor. Despite this, commentators noted that several athletes on the national team, such as Ida Lien, struggled to meet expectations, leaving doubts about their standings for the upcoming World Cup.

Post stated, "There are some national team runners who need to reflect on their performance and deliver something different if they are to compete in the World Cup opening. They must step it up a notch." He mentioned that Lien, who finished 38th after four shooting misses, needs to improve significantly to contend for a World Cup spot.

Other competitors like Karoline Knotten and Juni Arnekleiv have already qualified for the World Cup opener in Kontiolahti, but the overall results from the sprint event were below par. Tandrevold's strong shooting performance, particularly her flawless standing shots, highlighted her as a promising contender for the season.

The event faced challenges due to severe winds that temporarily delayed the start. Organizers prioritized athlete safety, ensuring that conditions would be suitable for competition before proceeding.