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Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, at 33 years old, is the veteran presence on the Norwegian team, someone you would want as a teammate: hard-working, funny, loyal; yet unafraid to voice his feelings.

High in the South Tyrolean Alps at 1,600 meters above sea level lies Antholz—an idyllic mountain village that pulses each winter with the rhythm of biathlon. Home to the legendary Südtirol Arena Alto Adige, it’s a place where world-class competition meets breathtaking scenery. Every January, this quiet valley transforms into a global celebration of sport, as tens of thousands of fans gather to witness the world’s best biathletes in action. Now, the spotlight grows even brighter: in 2026, Antholz will open its gates to the Olympic Games, hosting the biathlon competitions for the very first time. This is more than a race—this is Antholz.

Last March, Sturla Holm Laegreid finally held the big Crystal Globe he chased the last five seasons, a watershed moment in his career. Laegreid remains unchanged by this huge achievement. “I am good at sticking to my roots. Success does not dictate who I am or who I want to become. I am lucky to have figured out myself before the success and fame. That makes it easier to be who I am.”

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!

France’s Eric Perrot, after a penalty loop, left the last standing stage at Munich’s Olympiapark this afternoon less than a second behind Norway’s Isak Frey, but Perrot was on fire, dashing around the last loop, winning the Loop One Super Sprint in 20:33.7 ahead of the young Norwegian. Both Perrot and Frey had three penalties.

Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi took the lead after cleaning the first prone stage and never looked back, shooting clean to win the Loop One Super Sprint in 23:44.5. After sitting out all last season, Vittozzi, looking confident, reaffirmed her status as one of the top women in biathlon.

The winners of the 2024-2025 IBU Awards for Excellence in the categories of Sustainability, Gender Equality and Social Media were announced tonight during a special ‘Night of Biathlon’ held on the occasion of the inaugural Loop One Festival.

The start lists for the qualification heats of the Super Sprint at the Loop One Festival have been confirmed. The 59 Men and 57 Women go head-to-head in 4 qualification heats per gender. The top three finishers from each heat, plus the three fastest remaining athletes (“lucky losers”), progress to a 15-competitor final.

Exciting Para Biathlon and Youth competitions opened the first Loop One Festival today at Olympiapark in Munich.

A new unique rollerski Super Sprint debuts at this weekend’s Loop One Festival in Munich’s legendary Olympiapark, with the 60 best male and female biathletes in the world battling for supremacy in fast and furious, action-packed competitions.