News
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.
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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
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 […]
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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
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
Yle Urheilu
Kansainvälisen ampumahiihtoliiton puheenjohtaja kertoo Yle Urheilulle, ettei liitto näe aiheelliseksi muuttaa suhtautumistaan Venäjän ja Valko-Venäjän pannaan.
IBU
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 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
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
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
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
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...
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Für viele Athleten sind die Olympischen Spiele der Höhepunkt ihrer Karriere. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, gehen sie im täglichen Training an ihre Grenzen, opfern Familienfeiern, Partynächte und Süßigkeiten. Der olympische Traum inspiriert auch viele Biathleten. Am Olympischen Tag sprachen wir mit Simon Eder, Martin Ponsiluoma und Maren Kirkeeide über ihre Träume, Gefühle und olympische Momente.
IBU
For many athletes, the Olympic Games are the highlight of their careers. To achieve this goal, they push themselves to the limit in training every day, sacrificing family gatherings, nights out, and sweets. The Olympic dream has also inspired many biathletes. To mark Olympic Day, we spoke with Simon Eder, Martin Ponsiluoma, and Maren Kirkeeide about their dreams, emotions, and Olympic moments.
IBU
Bei ihrem ersten längeren Trainingscamp in Ceillac in der Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur im Südosten des Landes hat das französische Männerteam im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes die Straße erobert.
IBU
The French men’s team literally hit the road at full gas with their first extended training camp at Ceillac in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region of southeastern France. Biathlonworld was along for the ride and this is what we saw.
IBU
Biathlon ohne Schnee. In einem Stadtpark. Zwischen Foodtrucks, Live-Musik und tausenden neugierigen Zuschauern. So stellte sich die Szene bei der Premiere des Loop One Festival im Münchner Olympiapark im letzten Jahr dar. Ein Jahr später scheint eines klar: Die Fans wollen mehr.
IBU
Biathlon without snow. In a city park. Surrounded by food trucks, live music and thousands of curious visitors. That was the scene at Munich's Olympic Park when Loop One made its debut last year. One year later, the verdict seems clear: fans want more.
IBU
The annual IBU Organising Committee (OC) Meeting was held in Tartu, Estonia, on 17-18 June, bringing together more than 80 representatives from 26 OCs to exchange best practices, discuss key priorities and prepare for the upcoming season.
Sportschau
Staffel-Olympiasieger Erik Lesser hört als Biathlon-Experte der ARD auf. Er will den nächsten Schritt in seiner Trainerlaufbahn gehen.
IBU
We asked some of the French biathletes and coaches—world beaters from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games—about France’s chances of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. As athletes who understand the pressure of elite competition, they are well aware of the French football team’s exceptional quality and shared their expectations for the tournament.
IBU
Discover BENCHES, the EU-backed tool helping biathlon and sports organisations measure, manage, and improve their biodiversity impact. Learn how it supports sustainable event planning and facility management with actionable insights.
IBU
Die Urlaube der Sportler in diesem Frühjahr boten einige Überraschungen, wie Deedra Irwins Hochzeit, Fabien Claudes dreimonatiges Abenteuer inklusive Heiratsantrag an seine Freundin, ein bisschen Golf für Elvira Öberg und Regina Ermits Familienurlaub in der Toskana.
IBU
Athlete holidays this spring featured a few twists away from the norm including Deedra Irwin’s wedding, Fabien Claude’s three-month adventure and proposal to his girlfriend, a bit of golf for Elvira Oeberg, and a family-filled house in Tuscany for Regina Ermits.
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Johannes Kühn bestritt 2012 sein erstes Weltcup-Rennen. Mehr als 14 Jahre später beendet er nun seine aktive Karriere und blickt auf viele Jahre zurück, die ihn geprägt haben. Im Interview mit Biathlonworld spricht er über seine Höhepunkte, mentale Herausforderungen und seine Zukunft.
