Biathlon news

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 16:11

Biathlon | Loop One Festival: Five Austrians in Munich, spearheaded by Anna Gandler

Find out the names of the Canadian athletes selected for the Loop One Biathlon Festival taking place this weekend in Munich (Germany).

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 12:51

Biathlon | 176 pages, featuring Eric Perrot, Lou Jeanmonnot and Quentin Fillon-Maillet on the cover: Biathlon Magazine publishes its 2026–2027 Winter Guide

Biathlon Magazine has published its 2026–2027 Winter Guide, a magazine bringing together all the essential information you need to know ahead of the start of the new season.

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 08:47

Biathlon | “I’m proud of what I’ve achieved”: honoured by the CONI, Lisa Vittozzi reflects on her successful year

10.47. With a twinkle in her eye, Lisa Vittozzi reflected on her Olympic title. Honoured on the morning of Monday 12 October by the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) at the Colliers d’Or ceremony, the 31-year-old biathlete received an honorary diploma for her gold medal in the pursuit event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The […]

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 08:16

Biathlon | “When it counts, I’m there”: Austria’s rising star Anna Andexer sets out her ambitions

After finishing ninth twice in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics, 23-year-old Austrian Anna Andexer is hoping to take her career to the next level.

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 04:15

Biathlon | Two super sprints in different formats: the full programme for the 2026 Loop One Festival, an exhibition event organised by the IBU in Munich’s Olympic Park

Discover the full programme for the Loop One Festival 2026, the opening event of the biathlon season, due to take place this weekend at the Olympic Park in Munich (Germany).

Nordic Magazine Tue 13 Oct, 04:00

Biathlon | “It’s something we look forward to every time”: the joy of the French women’s team, back on their cross-country skis on the snow in Ramsau

After getting back on their cross-country skis on Monday in Ramsau (Austria), Amandine Mengin and Voldiya Galmace-Paulin spoke to Nordic Magazine.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 17:27

Biathlon | “He was always there, attentive, dedicated to skiing and to those who bring it to life”: Marie-Laure Brunet’s tribute to Gilles Chabert, a leading figure in French skiing who died aged 74

A few hours after the news of Gilles Chabert’s death was announced, former biathlete Marie-Laure Brunet paid tribute to him on LinkedIn.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 16:33

Biathlon | Loop One Festival: Elvira Oeberg and Martin Ponsiluoma lead the way for Sweden

Find out the names of the Swedish athletes selected for the Loop One Biathlon Festival, which is taking place this weekend in Munich (Germany).

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 16:25

Biathlon | Maren Kirkeeide, Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, Johan-Olav Botn, Sturla Holm Lægreid and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold: Norway is fielding all its stars at the Loop One Festival

Find out the names of the Norwegian athletes selected for the Loop One Biathlon Festival taking place this weekend in Munich (Germany).

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 14:55

Biathlon | Without Tereza Vobornikova and Marketa Davidova: the Czech Republic announces its squad for the Loop One Festival

Find out the names of the Czech athletes selected for the Loop One Biathlon Festival, which is due to take place this weekend in Munich (Germany).

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 12:21

Biathlon | “You have to be a bit of a perfectionist to compete at this level”: Julia Tannheimer opens up about her demanding daily life as a biathlete

At the age of 21, Julia Tannheimer is set to compete in her third full season on the Biathlon World Cup circuit. But behind this success lies a very demanding reality. The German athlete opened up about her experiences.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 10:29

Biathlon | The snow has fallen, and the French women’s team have taken to the Ramsau glacier: the long-awaited photos of the French women back on their cross-country skis

After starting their training camp with a series of sessions at the biathlon stadium in Ramsau (Austria), the French women’s team were able to head up to the Dachstein glacier for the first time on Monday morning to put on their cross-country skis. Photo gallery.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 09:29

Biathlon | “She could be a dark horse”: Lisa Vittozzi identifies Océane Michelon as a rival for next season

In an interview with an Italian media outlet, Lisa Vittozzi suggested that the Frenchwoman Océane Michelon could be among the frontrunners next season.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 08:19

Biathlon | Running: Chloé Chevalier triumphs at the Grenoble Ekiden with her club, EAG 38

10:19. On Sunday, former biathlete Chloé Chevalier from Isère took part in the Grenoble Ekiden (Isère), a marathon event contested as a six-person relay. She competed in the race representing her club, EAG 38. Alongside Nina Guillaud, Naïla Bouchelaghem, Prunelle Chatonnet, Lola Belkhier and Nina Bouzon, she shone as they won in 2 hours 30 […]

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 08:03

Biathlon | Without Sebastian Samuelsson, who has a cold: ahead of the Loop One Festival, the Swedish team arrives in Ruhpolding for a training camp

With the Loop One Biathlon Festival due to take place this weekend in Munich (Germany), the Swedish team are starting a short training camp in Ruhpolding (Germany) at the start of this week.

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 04:45

Biathlon: the full programme for the Arçon Summer Tour, which forms part of the French Senior Pursuit Championships, taking place this weekend in the Saugeais region

Find out the full programme for the Biathlon Summer Tour taking place this weekend in Arçon (Doubs).

Nordic Magazine Mon 12 Oct, 04:00

Biathlon | “More than the medals, it’s this determination to succeed that I’m most proud of”: Julia Simon’s thoughts with just a few weeks to go before the start of the winter season

In an article in Zèbres&Cie magazine, the 30-year-old biathlete from Savoie, Julia Simon, opens up at length about her dyslexia… as well as her sporting career.

Nordic Magazine Sun 11 Oct, 17:03

Biathlon | Soldier Hollow: Deedra Irwin and Campbell Wright come out on top in the second sprint of the US trials

Deedra Irwin and Campbell Wright, leaders of the US national biathlon team, won the second sprint races at the US trials in Soldier Hollow (United States) on Sunday.

Nordic Magazine Sun 11 Oct, 14:09

Biathlon | Training continues for the French women’s team: a photo gallery of the French stars at Sunday’s training session in Ramsau

With no snow on the glacier, the biathletes from the French women’s team are carrying out a series of training sessions at the stadium in Ramsau (Austria). Photo gallery.

Nordic Magazine Sun 11 Oct, 04:30

Cross-country skiing | Bessans on 31 October, Les Saisies on 11 November: we now know when France’s snowfarming facilities will open

There are just a few weeks to go before the first cross-country ski trails open in France. They will be in Bessans and Les Saisies, in Savoie.

Nordic Magazine Sun 11 Oct, 04:15

Biathlon | The French team in full sprint mode on the Font-Romeu track: a photo gallery of Les Bleus’ training session in the Pyrénées-Orientales

The French men’s biathlon team has been training in Font-Romeu (Pyrénées-Orientales) since the start of the week. Photo gallery.

Nordic Magazine Sun 11 Oct, 04:00

Biathlon: between the Arçon Summer Tour and the Loop One Festival in Munich, how will the French team’s staff be split up next weekend?

Next Saturday and Sunday, French athletes will be competing in Munich (Germany) at the Loop One Festival, and in Arçon (Doubs) for the second round of the 2026 Biathlon Summer Tour.

British Biathlon Wed 7 Oct, 19:41

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 Tue 6 Oct, 13:30

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 Mon 5 Oct, 22:00

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 Mon 5 Oct, 12:00

Biggest-ever IBU Para Biathlon Development Camp brings 13 nations together in Oberhof

Taking place from 25 September to 2 October 2026, the 5th IBU Para Biathlon Development Camp represented another important step in the IBU’s efforts to broaden participation in Para Biathlon and help National Federations build sustainable programs and expertise.

IBU Mon 5 Oct, 05:15

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 Fri 2 Oct, 05:15

Olympic Champion Fillon Maillet - “No one told me there was a limit”

Quentin Fillon Maillet is one of those rare athletes who focuses on the big moments when medals are on the line, like at Milano Cortina, and walks away with multiple additions to his collection.

IBU Mon 28 Sep, 17:00

First cohort of IBU Para Biathlon coaches completes inaugural course in Oberhof

IBU Sun 27 Sep, 09:45

"I can’t explain why it went so well" - Magnusson on her breakout season

Anna Magnusson talks to Biathlonworld to look back on the most successful season of her career to date. She finished on the podium five times in individual races, led the World Cup standings in the yellow jersey and managed to enjoy her biathlon career more.