We’ve taken a look at how the women’s overall World Cup overall race is shaping up so now let’s take a look at a very deep and very tight men’s race. Looking back over the last several seasons and usually its right around weeks 4-5 that the separation occurs between the true contenders and theContinue reading “Previewing Men’s Overall Race”
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Previewing Women’s Overall Race
As we gear up for the next segment of the season I want to take a look at the women’s race for the crystal globe. Looking back over the last several seasons its right around weeks 4-5 that the separation occurs between the true contenders and the rest of the pack. There are probably manyContinue reading “Previewing Women’s Overall Race”
Where Are They Now?
It’s the nature of sport that not every athlete will be at their top form every single year. There are so many variables in every sport from natural aging, illnesses (especially the last 2 seasons), changes at home not to mention changes to training regimens etc. Of course as fans we hope that every biathleteContinue reading “Where Are They Now?”
Great Norwegian Expectations
Norway is one of the dominant biathlon nations. The sport was invented in Scandinavia (possibly even Norway) with the skiing soldiers and has deep roots amongst the Norwegian people. Since the founding of the IBU Norway has 14 overall men’s titles to go with 8 women’s titles ranking 1 and 2 for most titles respectively.Continue reading “Great Norwegian Expectations”
Career Best Seasons (so far…)
Anybody who has followed me for any amount of time knows that I get really excited about biathletes with career bests. I get even more excited when somebody is have run of career best finishes turning into a career season. And I get ecstatic when I identify somebody early that is turning in a careerContinue reading “Career Best Seasons (so far…)”
French Revolution?
For the French men’s team last season was about learning how to move on with life after Fourcade. As it turns out the season was more than a little bumpy. Early in the season every week the question was “where are the French men?” “Who is going to step in and lead after Fourcade?” TheContinue reading “French Revolution?”
December 20, 2021 Power Rankings
Women’s Power Rankings: The women’s World Cup season remains a wild ride. This week we had Julia Simon and Dorothea Wierer surging out of their early season slumbers to get into contention. And we continued the weekly pattern of new and unexpected names creeping into the top 10. I can’t wait to see how allContinue reading “December 20, 2021 Power Rankings”
Annecy – Le Grand Bornand Recap
Best Overall Men’s Performance: Quinton Fillon Maillet. There were a handful of really great unbelievable performances this weekend that I’ll touch on shortly. However when I think back (all of 24 hours) to the men’s competitions QFM is who comes to my mind first. Being back in France for the first time in 2 seasons youContinue reading “Annecy – Le Grand Bornand Recap”
December 13, 2021 Power Rankings
Women’s Power Rankings: I don’t usually do this but just a quick thought on the Women’s World Cup this season…it’s pretty wild. Røiseland (spoiler alert) has really been the only one to separate herself as being a half level above. But there is a group of about 12 women who I am not surprised toContinue reading “December 13, 2021 Power Rankings”
Hochfilzen Weekend Wrap Up
Hochfilzen is always one of my favorite stops on the circuit. Every year it provides both good racing and some absolutely gorgeous views. This year we had the full spectrum of weather from a beautiful snowfall on Saturday to just spectacular sunshine on Sunday. We also had the full spectrum from close exciting races toContinue reading “Hochfilzen Weekend Wrap Up”