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Perrot, Jeanmonnot, Fak, Michelon headline Dresden City Biathlon; Boe Brothers in Legends Race

City Biathlon returns to Dresden this Sunday for its 2025 edition with another international field including 2024 men’s champion Jakov Fak battling French stars Eric Perrot and Quentin Fillon Maillet among others. The women’s field sports IBU World Cup Total Score runner-up Lou Jeanmonnot, her teammate IBU Under 23 Champion Oceane Michelon and 2024 third place finisher Karoline Offigstad Knotten. There is also a real treat for fans as Johannes Thingnes and Tarjei Boe, the recently retired Norwegian superstars, will compete in the Legends Race.

Perrot, Jeanmonnot, Fak, Michelon headline Dresden City Biathlon; Boe Brothers in Legends Race

City Biathlon returns to Dresden this Sunday for its 2025 edition with another international field including 2024 men’s champion Jakov Fak battling French stars Eric Perrot and Quentin Fillon Maillet among others. The women’s field sports IBU World Cup Total Score runner-up Lou Jeanmonnot, her teammate IBU Under 23 Champion Oceane Michelon and 2024 third place finisher Karoline Offigstad Knotten. There is also a real treat for fans as Johannes Thingnes and Tarjei Boe, the recently retired Norwegian superstars, will compete in the Legends Race.

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Milano-Cortina 2026: Biathlon Qualification Update

With less than six months to go until the Olympic biathlon competition begins at Milano-Cortina 2026, 186 of the 210 Olympic quota places have already been awarded to National Olympic Committees (NOCs), allowing fans to look ahead with excitement at what is to come at next year’s Games.

Milano-Cortina 2026: Biathlon Qualification Update

With less than six months to go until the Olympic biathlon competition begins at Milano-Cortina 2026, 186 of the 210 Olympic quota places have already been awarded to National Olympic Committees (NOCs), allowing fans to look ahead with excitement at what is to come at next year’s Games.

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Risiko and a plan: How Italy are managing the pressure of a Home Olympics

Dorothea Wierer, Tommaso Giacomel and the entire Italian team are preparing for their home Olympics at Milano-Cortina in 2026 with smiles, professionalism and the dream of making history.

Risiko and a plan: How Italy are managing the pressure of a Home Olympics

Dorothea Wierer, Tommaso Giacomel and the entire Italian team are preparing for their home Olympics at Milano-Cortina in 2026 with smiles, professionalism and the dream of making history.

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Remembering Laura Dahlmeier: The stories that show she will live on

Laura Dahlmeier was not only an incredible athlete but also a kind-hearted person who shed her light everywhere she went. To celebrate her birthday, we collected stories from fans and the IBU media team. They go to show the true character behind the achievements. Take a moment to remember Laura with the stories!

Remembering Laura Dahlmeier: The stories that show she will live on

Laura Dahlmeier was not only an incredible athlete but also a kind-hearted person who shed her light everywhere she went. To celebrate her birthday, we collected stories from fans and the IBU media team. They go to show the true character behind the achievements. Take a moment to remember Laura with the stories!

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From Athlete to Guide: Michelon’s new role in Biathlon keeps his passion alive

His voice sets the rhythm, his calm keeps the partnership steady, and his bond with an athlete ensures that together, they glide through the intensity of Para Biathlon as one—proving that trust, communication, and resilience can turn two skiers into a single force on the snow. For the last three seasons, Florian Michelon has been the guide of successful French Para Biathlete Anthony Chalencon, who competes in the vision impaired category.

From Athlete to Guide: Michelon’s new role in Biathlon keeps his passion alive

His voice sets the rhythm, his calm keeps the partnership steady, and his bond with an athlete ensures that together, they glide through the intensity of Para Biathlon as one—proving that trust, communication, and resilience can turn two skiers into a single force on the snow. For the last three seasons, Florian Michelon has been the guide of successful French Para Biathlete Anthony Chalencon, who competes in the vision impaired category.

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Fewer Athletes, Sharper Focus - How Ukraine are preparing for the Olympics

The Ukrainian national men’s team has begun its preparation for the Olympic season with a refreshed lineup and new training focuses. Unlike the traditional approach, when rejuvenation usually occurs after the Olympic Games, Nadiia Bilova, the head coach of the men’s team, has taken a slightly different path.

Fewer Athletes, Sharper Focus - How Ukraine are preparing for the Olympics

The Ukrainian national men’s team has begun its preparation for the Olympic season with a refreshed lineup and new training focuses. Unlike the traditional approach, when rejuvenation usually occurs after the Olympic Games, Nadiia Bilova, the head coach of the men’s team, has taken a slightly different path.

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Swedish Roller Biathlon Championships: Six Different Winners; Three Podiums for Samuelsson

Three days of competition at the Swedish Roller Biathlon Championships in Lima produced six different Gold medalists: Johanna Skottheim, Ella Halvarsson, Hanna Oeberg, Jesper Nelin, Martin Ponsiluoma, and Sebastian Samuelsson, the only competitor finishing on the podium in every competition.

Swedish Roller Biathlon Championships: Six Different Winners; Three Podiums for Samuelsson

Three days of competition at the Swedish Roller Biathlon Championships in Lima produced six different Gold medalists: Johanna Skottheim, Ella Halvarsson, Hanna Oeberg, Jesper Nelin, Martin Ponsiluoma, and Sebastian Samuelsson, the only competitor finishing on the podium in every competition.

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Gestblom ready to fight after long road to recovery and “tough decision”

It’s been a long 18 months since Linn Gestblom’s (nee Persson) last World Cup competition and most recent shoulder surgery, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The Sweden star is training consistently, still at a reduced level but gaining strength each day.

Gestblom ready to fight after long road to recovery and “tough decision”

It’s been a long 18 months since Linn Gestblom’s (nee Persson) last World Cup competition and most recent shoulder surgery, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The Sweden star is training consistently, still at a reduced level but gaining strength each day.

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My Monday Routine with Juni Arnekleiv

2023/24 was Juni Arnekleiv’s breakthrough season which she kicked off with her first individual World Cup podium, Single Mixed and Relay podiums all in the Oestersund season-opener.

My Monday Routine with Juni Arnekleiv

2023/24 was Juni Arnekleiv’s breakthrough season which she kicked off with her first individual World Cup podium, Single Mixed and Relay podiums all in the Oestersund season-opener.

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Vittozzi Caps Return with Blink Mass Start Win; Uldal seals Men's title

2024 IBU World Cup Total Score winner Lisa Vittozzi capped her return to competition with a dominant 15:55.6 win in the Blink Women’s Mass Start this evening. Just after Vittozzi’s joyful win, fast shooting Martin Uldal, after two earlier penalties. cleaned the final standing stage, sealing his second win of the weekend, taking the Blink Men’s Mass Start in 13:43.1.

Vittozzi Caps Return with Blink Mass Start Win; Uldal seals Men's title

2024 IBU World Cup Total Score winner Lisa Vittozzi capped her return to competition with a dominant 15:55.6 win in the Blink Women’s Mass Start this evening. Just after Vittozzi’s joyful win, fast shooting Martin Uldal, after two earlier penalties. cleaned the final standing stage, sealing his second win of the weekend, taking the Blink Men’s Mass Start in 13:43.1.

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