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Headlines from the biathlon media of every country we cover: broadcasters like Sportschau, SVT, NRK and Yle, specialist sites like Nordic Magazine, biathlon-online.de and OA Sport, and the national federations. We show the title and a short excerpt and link straight to the publisher.
OA Sport
Sport Invernali. Biathlon e sci di fondo resteranno senza Russia, nonostante il cambio di politica del Cio
Ai tempi della guerra fredda, soprattutto nella sua fase crepuscolare, si affermava che la Germania, pur essendo una delle faglie di maggior frizione tra il blocco occidentale e quello comunista, fosse sfasata in termini di relazioni tra Repubblica Federale e Repubblica Democratica rispetto a quanto avvenisse tra Washington e Mosca. Il concetto, con i dovuti […]
IBU
IBU invests more than €2 million in 147 national development projects for 2026/2027
IBU invests more than €2 million in 147 national development projects for 2026/2027
OA Sport
Biathlon, Simon Fourcade provoca: “Che senso ha introdurre la Single Mixed? Allora andava eliminata l’Individuale”
La scorsa settimana, il Cio ha ufficializzato le novità in vista dei Giochi Olimpici delle Alpi Francesi 2030. Tra le decisioni prese dal Comitato Olimpico Internazionale, c’è stata quella di aggiungere la Single Mixed, ossia la gara a coppie, al programma del biathlon. Il format, presente nel programma dei Mondiali sin dal 2019, aveva ricevuto […]
IBU
„Es fühlt sich an wie urlaub. ein sehr, sehr anstrengender urlaub“ – Jacquelin spricht über Rennrad-Abenteuer
Es ist vier Monate her, dass Emilien Jacquelin bei den Olympischen Winterspielen Mailand Cortina 2026 die langersehnte Bronzemedaille im Verfolger und Gold mit der Staffel gewann. Jetzt hat er dem Biathlon den Rücken zugekehrt und erfüllt sich einen Kindheitstraum als Radprofi.
IBU
"I feel like I am on holiday, a really, really tough holiday" - Jacquelin opens up on cycling adventure
It has been four months since Emilien Jacquelin won that precious individual Pursuit Bronze followed up by Relay Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympic 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Now he is far removed from the biathlon life, living his childhood dream, as a professional cyclist.
IBU
IBU Executive Board meeting in Salzburg following Target 2030 strategic workshop
Yle Urheilu
Ei paluuta ampumahiihtoon: IBU torppaa KOK:n venäläislinjauksen
Kansainvälinen ampumahiihtoliitto pitää Venäjän urheilijoihin kohdistuvan kieltonsa voimassa.
IBU
Single-Mixed-Staffel: 2015 ein Novum, 2030 im olympischen Programm
Der kometenhafte Aufstieg der Single-Mixed-Staffel vom etwas merkwürdigen neuen Biathlon-Format zu einer olympischen Medaillen-Disziplin erreichte gestern mit der Aufnahme in das olympische Programm für die Französischen Alpen 2030 seinen Höhepunkt. Die Single-Mixed-Staffel ist ein packender, fernsehtauglicher Wettkampf, der auf der Strecke und am Schießstand vom Tempo lebt und deswegen bei...
IBU
Single Mixed Relay: From 2015 Debut to 2030 Olympic Event
The Single Mixed Relay completed its quick rise from a quirky new biathlon competition to an Olympic medal event when it was added to the programme for Alps 2030 yesterday in an announcement from the International Olympic Committee. The SMR is an exciting, television friendly competition defined by speed on the tracks and range that makes it a fan and athlete favorite.
IBU
Single Mixed Relay to make Olympic debut at Alpes 2030
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board today announced that the Single Mixed Relay will feature on the Olympic programme for the very first time at French Alpes 2030, in recognition of the event’s thrilling format and widespread appeal.
IBU
Von den Spielen zurück auf die Schulbank: Wie der 17-Jährige Rihards Lozbers die Balance findet
Besser hätte die Saison 2025/26 für Rihards Lozbers kaum laufen können. Mit gerade einmal 16 Jahren qualifizierte er sich für die Olympischen Winterspiele, erreichte mit Platz 21 das beste Weltcup-Ergebnis seiner noch jungen Karriere und avancierte zum jüngsten Biathleten überhaupt, der je bei einem Massenstart im Weltcup antreten durfte. Darüber hinaus holte er vier Medaillen bei den...
IBU
From the Olympics to the classroom: How 17-year-old Rihards Lozbers is finding balance
Rihards Lozbers's 2025-26 season was certainly an impressive one. At just 16 years old, he qualified for the Winter Olympics, achieved his best-ever World Cup finish with a 21st-place result, became the youngest male biathlete ever to compete in a World Cup mass start, and won four medals at the Junior World Championships. How is he handling it all?
FISI
La squadra A maschile Lillehammer dal 6 al 20 luglio con cinque atleti
FISI
La squadra juniores in allenamento fra Rovereto e Obertilliach
IBU
Olympia in tieferen Lagen erfordert kein Höhentraining? Trainer sagen, so einfach ist das nicht
Da in den kommenden vier Wintern große internationale Biathlonwettkämpfe in mittleren bis niedrigen Höhenlagen stattfinden, stellt sich die Frage, ob sich die Trainingspläne im Vergleich zur Vorbereitung auf Milano Cortina drastisch ändern werden. Siegfried Mazet, Armin Auchentaller, Patrick Oberegger und Mats Overby äußern sich dazu.
IBU
Think a low-altitude Olympics means no altitude training? Coaches say it’s not so simple
With the next four winters having major international biathlon competitions at medium to low altitude, will training plans change dramatically compared to the build-up to Milano Cortina? Siegfried Mazet, Armin Auchentaller, Patrick Oberegger and Mats Overby give their thoughts.
OA Sport
Sport invernali, i ritirati dell’Italia al termine della stagione 2026. Spiccano Dorothea Wierer e Federico Pellegrino
Siamo giunti al mese di luglio, dunque nella seconda metà dell’anno solare 2026. Pur essendo in piena estate, gli sport invernali hanno già cominciato il lungo percorso di avvicinamento in vista della stagione 2026-27. La condizione atletica si costruisce, infatti, partendo da maggio! Sarà un’annata post-olimpica, dunque non sorprende che vi siano svariati ritiri di […]
FISI
La squadra A femminile in allenamento a Oberttilliach dal 4 al 15 luglio, gruppo B ad Anterselva nello stesso periodo
IBU
Biathlon 4 All project coordinators from 38 National Federations meet in Salzburg
IBU
Ein etwas anderer Saisonstart für die französische Damen: Erst Tests, dann Training bei Hitze
Einen Tag, nachdem die Herren ihr erstes Trainingslager der neuen Saison beendet hatten, traf sich die französische Damenmannschaft im Centre National Ski Nordique in Prémanon zu einem siebentägigen Trainingsaufenthalt. Die Herren und Damen starteten komplett unterschiedlich in die neue Saison.
IBU
"When we meet, we know why we meet" - French Women take different approach to first training camp
A day after the men concluded their first training camp of the new season, the French women’s squad convened at Premanon’s Centre National Ski Nordique for a seven-day internship. The two gatherings were polar opposite ways of starting the season.
IBU
National Summer Events Calendar 2026/2027 Highlights Growing Biathlon Opportunities
National Summer Events Calendar 2026/2027 Highlights Growing Biathlon Opportunities
Yle Urheilu
Ruotsalaispomo kävi Ukrainassa palkitsemassa sotivia ex-ampumahiihtäjiä – yksiselitteinen viesti KOK:lle Venäjästä
Kansainvälisen ampumahiihtoliiton puheenjohtaja kertoo Yle Urheilulle, ettei liitto näe aiheelliseksi muuttaa suhtautumistaan Venäjän ja Valko-Venäjän pannaan.
IBU
Hashimoto won't stop Amandine Mengin
Discover how Amandine Mengin overcame Hashimoto’s thyroiditis to achieve her best season yet. Learn her inspiring story, her goals for the future, and how she’s encouraging athletes to keep pushing forward despite chronic illness.
IBU
Olli Hiidensalo: "Becoming a dad made me a better biathlete"
Olli Hiidensalo is a biathlete who lights up in the big races. Last season, he reached an equal career best at the Olympics by shooting clean and coming in fourth in the men's individual. Now he shares his secret on how becoming a dad made him a better athlete and what he wishes to leave as a legacy to the Finnish team.
IBU
From swimming to cooking, this the the perfect summer day
Feeling like there is nothing to do now that it is summer and no biathlon races are on? Do not worry, we've got you covered! We asked the biathletes about their favourite things to do during a chill summer day. Read on and start planning the perfect day with these tips!
IBU
Mittsommer: Wie die Athleten das nordische Fest feiern
Lange Tage, helle Nächte und unvergessliche Traditionen – der Sommer in Skandinavien ist einzigartig. Da die Mittsommerfeiern Familien und Gemeinschaften zusammenbringen, haben wir drei Biathleten aus drei verschiedenen Ländern gebeten, uns zu erzählen, wie sie diesen besonderen Feiertag begehen und was diese Tradition für sie bedeutet.
IBU
Good times and good food - How three athletes are enjoying their Midsummer celebrations
Long days, bright nights, and unforgettable traditions - summer in the Nordics is unlike anywhere else. As Midsummer celebrations bring families and communities together, we asked three biathletes from three different countries to share how they celebrate this special holiday and what the tradition means to them.
OA Sport
Biathlon, stabiliti terapia e tempi di recupero per Tommaso Giacomel: gli aggiornamenti sulle condizioni dell’azzurro
Arrivano aggiornamenti sulle condizioni di Tommaso Giacomel dopo la caduta avvenuta nei giorni scorsi durante un allenamento in bicicletta, che gli aveva provocato una lussazione alla spalla sinistra costringendolo a interrompere la preparazione estiva in vista della stagione 2026-2027. Come comunicato dalla FISI, il biathleta azzurro è stato sottoposto a una visita specialistica presso l’IRCCS...