The biathlon family shared many heartfelt moments this year, as athletes welcomed new family members and celebrated beautiful weddings. We also witnessed a special milestone when Jesper Nelin proposed to his girlfriend, adding to the joy. To learn more about these touching celebrations, keep reading!

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal: Say hello to little Jon

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal became a first-time dad in September as he and his wife Kristina welcomed their baby boy. "You're named after my grandfather. If you're only half as generous, hardworking and good, you'll be a great guy!" Dale-Skjevdal wrote in his instagram.

The many autumn weddings

Canadian biathlete Adam Runnals married his fiancee Lucy in a sunny fall ceremony in the Canadian mountains in mid-September. His was not the only wedding the biathlon family celebrated as Belgian Thierry Langer got married to his now wife with his teammates around him. Also Slovakian biathlete Tomas Sklenarik got married in beautiful ceremony in Presov.

Komatz's baby number 2

The Komatz family is now a family of four as Katarina gave birth to their second child in August. Little Levi has an older brother who was born in 2023.

Jesper Nelin got down on one knee

It wasn't all about training for Jesper Nelin this fall as he also proposed to his girlfriend Sandra. "Training, vacation and icing on the cake, a ring in the finger", Nelin announced the engagement on his Instagram.

Olena Pidhrushna's baby joy

Olympic gold medalist Olena Pidhrushna welcomed a baby boy in early fall. "I continue to accept congratulations in the new status - as a mother of a little Ukrainian", the proud mama wrote in Instagram.

Photos: Athletes family albums