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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.

IBU

Marco Maier returns to Loop One after a year that changed everything

When Marco Maier returns to Munich for this year’s Loop One Festival, he will do so as the defending champion. But in many ways, he will also return as a different person - not only because of the three medals he won at the Milano Cortina Paralympics, but also because the past year has changed his priorities in life.

British Biathlon

British Biathlon Union Annual General Meeting 2026

Members of the British Biathlon Union are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on: Wednesday 21 October 202612:00 – 13:00 The AGM provides an opportunity to reflect on […] The post British Biathlon Union Annual General Meeting 2026 appeared first on British Biathlon (BBU).

IBU

World-class biathlon, family fun and festival vibes: IBU unveils full programme for Loop One in Munich’s Olympic Park

With just 12 days to go until the second edition of the Loop One Festival, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) has unveiled the full programme for its Biathlon Season Opening in Munich. On 17–18 October, the event will bring the world's best biathletes into the heart of the city. Moreover, Olympic and World Champions such as Johannes Thingnes Boe, Denise Herrmann-Wick and Dorothea Wierer are...

IBU

Winter draws near as Roller Ski National Championships conclude

With winter now drawing near, the battles for national honours on roller skis have come to a close. Throughout September and into early October, biathletes across Europe lined up for their national championships, offering a first taste of competition ahead of the winter season. This article looks back at a selection of national events held along the road to winter.

IBU

My Monday Routine with Emilien Claude

Emilien Claude’s emergency back surgery in September 2025 could have derailed his season and possibly his biathlon career, but 3 months later, he competed pain-free in the Oestersund season opener. Although not the Olympic season of his dreams, the 27-year-old still picked up a podium in the Nove Mesto Single Mixed Relay and was selected as a reserve for Milano Cortina.

IBU

“Smiley” is just getting started: Yunji Kim’s rapid rise in para biathlon

Just six years ago, Yunji Kim was trying skiing for the first time at a winter sports camp in Korea. She fell in love with the sport and getting herself off the track quickly became a challenge. Fast forward to March 2026, and Kim was standing on top of the Paralympic podium in Val di Fiemme. At 19, making her Paralympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, the Korean won the women’s 12.5km Individual...

Nordic Magazine

Biathlon | Happy news: Eva Puskarcikova and Thomas Bormolini are expecting their second child

10.15. Eva Puskarcikova and Thomas Bormolini have announced on their Instagram account that they are expecting their second child. Following the birth of Paride in 2024, the former biathletes will be welcoming another addition to their family by the end of 2026. “This is the last autumn when you won’t have to share anyone with […]