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"I had many doubts" - Vittozzi explains why she decided to return to biathlon
Lisa Vittozzi has found new motivation after winning Olympic gold at Milano Cortina 2026, choosing to continue her career one season at a time.
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Anna Gandler: Brave enough to change
Anna Gandler opens up about her bold decision to leave the Austrian biathlon team, her new life in France with Emilien Claude, and her goals for the future—including the IBU World Championships 2028 in Hochfilzen, Austria and 2030 Olympic Winter Games in French Alps.
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Getting back to the routine: What is the hardest part after the off-season
After the winter season ends, the off-season begins. Athletes travel, study, and most of all, spend their time free from all of the limitations a sports career sets on them. But then comes summer, and the training for the next season starts again. What is the hardest part of returning to the training schedule? Check out what the biathletes had to say!
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Haldan Borglum Conquers Rockies Peaks
Ex-Canadian biathlete Haldan Borglum sets a record fastest known time for climbing all 58 peaks over 11,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies, becoming the youngest to complete the challenge. Discover his groundbreaking journey.
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"There's nothing better than competition" - New Germany youth coach Lesser on Dresden and his ambitions
Erik Lesser has been coaching the next generation of Germany's female biathletes since May 2026. The former world-class biathlete wants to pass on his experience to future generations. The City Biathlon in Dresden is the first competition in which he will be at the shooting range as the national team coach.
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IBU Activity report 2025/2026
Explore the IBU Activity Report 2025/2026 for a comprehensive overview of the season’s highlights, including Olympic and Paralympic success, competitive growth, inclusivity initiatives, record social media engagement, and development programs like the Closing the Gap initiative. Discover how the IBU is shaping the present and future of biathlon.
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Ponsiluoma Dominates Swedish Summer Championships; Women’s titles to Magnusson, Elvira Oeberg
Martin Ponsiluoma completed a sweep of the Swedish Summer Championships on Sunday, pulling away from Sebastian Samuelsson in the last loop of today’s 10 km Sprint, securing victory in 24:28.7 with three penalties, a day after winning the 20 km Individual. Elvira Oeberg showed her track prowess both days. taking Sunday's 7.5 km Sprint in 19:47.2, after second in Saturday’s 15 km Individual...
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New coaches, new energy: Italy’s women begin a new chapter, buoyed by new ideas and a returning legend
Lisa Vittozzi returns to Italy’s women’s biathlon team under new head coach Egil Gjelland, as a young group begins a new chapter after the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
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Grygorii Vovchynskyi: An Extraordinary Champion in Extraordinary Times
In Ukraine, Grygorii Vovchynskyi is already regarded as a living legend of para biathlon. The 38-year-old won his seventh Paralympic medal in biathlon this March and has already set his sights on competing until at least 2030. Yet as he begins another Paralympic cycle, he does so against the backdrop of a war that has transformed everyday life across Ukraine. For elite athletes, as well as for...
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Benediktiner Weissbräu becomes Main Sponsor of LaVita IBU World Cups and IBU Biathlon World Championships
Benediktiner Weissbräu will become an official main sponsor of the LaVita IBU World Cups Biathlon and the IBU World Championships Biathlon from the 2026/2027 season.
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"I want biathlon and movement to bring me joy again" - How injury has changed Davidova
"I had to process that mentally, and honestly, I don't think I ever fully managed to." The words belong to Marketa Davidova, whose last two seasons have been defined not by podiums, victories or championship races, but by watching biathlon continue without her.
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Five Burning Questions for Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen after Blink success
When it is time for the Blinkfestivalen, one athlete always seems to show up ready to battle for the podium: Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen. Last weekend was no exception, Christiansen won the super sprint/mass start double for the second time, upping his total number of Blink wins up to eight, more than any other biathlete.
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Christiansen Doubles Up, Dominates Blink; Michelon, Elvira Oeberg Take Women’s Titles
Biathlon returned this weekend at the Blinkfestivalen in Sandnes, Norway. Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen doubled up with his seventh and eighth career wins, taking both the super sprint and mass start in Sandnes with Oceane Michelon’s star shining brightly. On the women’s side, the Olympic Mass Start Champion first blazed to victory in the women’s shooting duel Friday, later winning the super...
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Blinkfestivalen Opens Rollerski Season; Hedegart wins Lysebotn Opp
The wait is over; biathlon returns this week with the Blinkfestivalen kicking off rollerski season. In the opening round, 2023 IBU Junior World Championships Pursuit and Individual Silver medalist Einar Hedegart sprinted away from the pack in the last 600 metres to take victory in the Lysebotn Opp 7.5 km skate competition.
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My Monday Routine with Oceane Michelon
The last couple of seasons were nothing short of remarkable for Oceane Michelon, starting with 2024 IBU Cup Total Score Crystal Globe and culminating with an Olympic Mass Start Gold medal last February.
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Tetiana Tarasiuk: Ukraine’s Rising Biathlon Star
Discover Tetiana Tarasiuk’s journey from junior success to World Cup ambitions. Learn about her family’s biathlon legacy, her 2025/2026 triumphs, and her drive to reach the top.
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Biathlon at a Crossroads: Inside the Alliance That Could Reshape the Sport in America
This article was made possible through the generous support of our voluntary subscribers. If you value coverage like this, please support FasterSkier with a voluntary subscription. U.S. Biathlon’s board votes Wednesday on a formal operating alliance with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Supporters call it the stability the sport has always lacked. Skeptics call it a surrender of independence. Both are...
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A year on…Remembering Laura Dahlmeier
July 28, 2025 is one of those days that will be forever etched in the collective memory of the Biathlon Family; the day of Laura Dahlmeier’s untimely and tragic death on a mountain peak in Pakistan. Her demise shocked the sport to its core, but her legacy, unique personality and special smile will live on.
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Notice of a Request For Proposal for Data Measurement Services
The IBU invites interested companies to submit a proposal for online and offline data measurement. If you would like to participate in this tender, we ask you to submit your proposal by 21 August 2026.
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The Summer Events Every Biathlon Fan Needs To Know
Once the World Cup season ends in Oslo, biathlon does not simply disappear until the snow returns. Summer reveals a different side of biathlon, with its biggest stars returning to competition on roller skis, racing through city centres and festival venues in a more relaxed atmosphere. The results rarely predict the winter, but they often offer the first clues to the season ahead. Here are the...
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IBU confirms approved candidates for 2026 IBU elections
The IBU today published the list of eligible candidates standing in the 2026 IBU elections following the completion of the vetting procedure conducted by the Biathlon Integrity Unit (BIU).
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IBU publishes Winter Regional Events calendar for season 2026/2027
IBU publishes Winter Regional Events calendar for season 2026/2027
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One Range, Seven Nations: Young Biathletes Connect in Shchuchinsk
One Range, Seven Nations: Young Biathletes Connect in Shchuchinsk
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The Return of Einar Hedegart: “My plan was always to go back to biathlon”
Last fall, 2023 IBU Junior World Championships triple medalist Einar Hedegart moved from biathlon to cross-country, because “I thought my opportunities were much bigger.” After two Gold medals, plus a Bronze, in cross-country at Milano Cortina 2026, and a bit of hesitation, Hedegart returned to his first love, biathlon. Now, he is preparing for his first senior season in the IBU Cup. “My plan...
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"I'm always curious" - Rising Norwegian star Kalkenberg on not being afraid to do things differently
Kasper Kalkenberg is one of the rising stars on the Norwegian biathlon team. In recent years, he has won numerous medals at Youth and Junior World Championships. The 2025–2026 season brought major changes for him. How did he cope with them?
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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
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"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.
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IBU Executive Board meeting in Salzburg following Target 2030 strategic workshop
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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.
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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.