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Biathlon2 weeks ago

IBU changes mass start rule: only top 20 qualify automatically

From the 2026/27 season, only the top 20 in the World Cup overall standings get an automatic mass start spot. Ten places go to the best point scorers at each venue.

Biathlon6 days ago

Pregnant Linn Gestblom to miss biathlon season after Hanna Öberg

Swedish relay Olympic champion Linn Gestblom is expecting a baby in March and will sit out the whole winter, including the Otepää Worlds – Sweden's…

Biathlon1 week ago

Vanessa Voigt to train alone, skipping German team camps before season

Germany's top biathlete of last season will prepare on her own until the World Cup opener in Kontiolahti, with the backing of the German federation.

Biathlon2 weeks ago

France biathlon: Seven men fight for five World Cup spots in Geilo

Eric Perrot and Quentin Fillon-Maillet already have their World Cup tickets. Seven Frenchmen will race for the remaining five spots in Geilo on 14 …

Biathlon2 weeks ago

Letohrad: Mikyska completes double, Voborníková wins pursuit

Tomáš Mikyska added pursuit gold to his sprint title at the Czech summer biathlon championships in Letohrad. Tereza Voborníková won the women's rac…

Biathlon2 weeks ago

Loop One: France names ten biathletes, Jeanmonnot races in Arçon

France names ten biathletes for the Loop One Festival in Munich, including defending champion Eric Perrot. Lou Jeanmonnot and Quentin Fillon-Maille…

Biathlon3 weeks ago

Jacquelin Skips Biathlon Season to Pursue Cycling Career

Olympic relay champion Émilien Jacquelin will sit out the entire 2026-27 biathlon season, choosing professional cycling over the rifle. The 2030 Al…

Biathlon3 weeks ago

La Féclaz Summer Tour: Jeanmonnot wins the pursuit wire to wire

Lou Jeanmonnot led from start to finish to win the women's pursuit at the Summer Tour in La Féclaz, ahead of a flawless Julia Simon and Océane Mich…

Biathlon3 weeks ago

Botn and Kirkeeide win second Norwegian titles in two days at Lygna

Johan-Olav Smørdal Botn edges Isak Leknes Frey in the final sprint, Maren Hjelmeset Kirkeeide wins by 18 seconds from Guro Ytterhus. Einar Hedegart…

Biathlon3 weeks ago

Östersund Beats Kontiolahti 37-10 for 2031 Biathlon World Championships

The IBU Congress in Berchtesgaden voted 37-10 on Friday to award the 2031 Biathlon World Championships to Östersund, Sweden — the city's fourth tim…

Biathlon4 weeks ago

IBU Congress Opens in Berchtesgaden as Farcnik Takes the Helm

The 17th Ordinary IBU Congress opened in Berchtesgaden on Thursday with Tim Farcnik of Slovenia running unopposed to succeed Olle Dahlin as IBU pre…

BiathlonSep 16, 2026

Eric Perrot switches rifles after the Olympic season

France's Eric Perrot has unveiled a new rifle from manufacturer Kiwi Precision. He had his old stock made in Annecy in 2022.

BiathlonSep 12, 2026

Kontiolahti or Östersund? IBU Picks 2031 Worlds Host on 18 September

The 17th IBU Congress votes on 18 September in Berchtesgaden to choose between Finland's Kontiolahti and Sweden's Östersund as host of the 2031 Bia…

BiathlonSep 11, 2026

Vittozzi and Italy's women open Passo Lavazè camp with Lukas Hofer

Italy's women's A team are training at Passo Lavazè from 11 to 27 September, with Lukas Hofer joining them. The B squad will head to Livigno from 1…

BiathlonSep 8, 2026

France's A group open Corrençon camp, Jacquelin just visits

France's A-group biathletes gather in Corrençon-en-Vercors on Tuesday. The women arrive Thursday, and Emilien Jacquelin will only drop by to say he…

BiathlonSep 7, 2026

Three-time Olympian Joanne Reid retires from biathlon

American biathlete Joanne Reid, 34, has announced her retirement. US Biathlon confirmed the decision. Her best result was 10th in the 2019 World Ch…

BiathlonSep 7, 2026

Sweden Sweeps Otepää Mass Starts as Nilsson Shoots Perfect 20/20

Emma Nilsson dominates the women's mass start by 52 seconds with flawless marksmanship, while Henning Sjökvist holds off a three-way sprint to clai…

BiathlonSep 5, 2026

Swiss biathlon championships: Danuser and Gasparin take sprint titles

Dajan Danuser shot clean to win the sprint at the Swiss biathlon championships in 22:45.1. In the women's race, Aita Gasparin beat Lea Meier by 1.6…

BiathlonSep 5, 2026

Otepää: Botn wins roller-ski sprint, Hedegart finishes second

Johan-Olav Botn won the roller-ski sprint in Otepää by almost 40 seconds. Olympic cross-country champion Einar Hedegart was second as Norway filled…

BiathlonSep 4, 2026

German biathlon championships: Hettich-Walz and Horn defend titles

Janina Hettich-Walz wins the short individual at Notschrei despite three penalty loops. Philipp Horn shoots clean to retain his title, with local F…

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Women

1L. Jeanmonnot FRA1135
2H. Oeberg SWE958
3L. Vittozzi ITA935
4E. Oeberg SWE922
5S. Minkkinen FIN881

Men

1E. Perrot FRA1263
2S. Laegreid NOR984
3J. Botn NOR968
4S. Samuelsson SWE918
5E. Jacquelin FRA876

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