I’ve been thinking about these Olympic Games for months now. Truthfully for the last couple of years. As it’s been approaching I think about how much I want to certain athletes to get a moment of Olympic glory. Well now the races are upon us and I’ve decided to make my official wish list. ThisContinue reading “2026 Olympic Wish List”
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Switzerland 2025-2026 Team Preview
We are in the midst of the best run in the history of Switzerland biathlon. Over the last three seasons the Women’s team has finished 6th, 6th, and 5th in the Nations Cup while the Men finished 5th, 6th, and 5th. Those are the best ever finishes for those teams We’ve seen Niklas Hartweg winContinue reading “Switzerland 2025-2026 Team Preview”
First Wins and Podiums
The 2024-2025 season was one we will long remember for many reasons including the thrilling battle between Franziska Preuss and Lou Jeanmonnot as well as the last dance for JT and Tarjei Boe. While that was going on, though, there were many athletes who were claiming the first wins and the first podiums of theirContinue reading “First Wins and Podiums”
Breakthrough and Career Best Seasons
Every year we see improvement coming from all over the place. It’s one of my favorite aspects of the season to see these men and women and celebrate them throughout the year. Think of my love of Suvi Minkkinen this season! There is also something really exciting about an athlete reaching their potential or findingContinue reading “Breakthrough and Career Best Seasons”
Ruhpolding Recap
The Winners – Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week Nation Medals France 🥇🥇🥈🥉🥉 Norway 🥇🥈🥈🥉 Germany 🥇🥈🥈🥉 Sweden 🥇🥈 Italy 🥇 Latvia 🥉 Switzerland 🥉 Athlete Medal Table for the Week Athlete Medals Franziska Preuss 🥈🥈 Vebjoern Soerum 🥇 Lou Jeanmonnot 🥇 Tommaso Giacomel 🥇 Elvira Oeberg 🥇 Emilien Claude 🥈Continue reading “Ruhpolding Recap”
Oberhof Recap
The Winners – Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week Nation Medals France 🇫🇷 🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈🥉 Norway 🇳🇴 🥇🥈🥈🥈🥉🥉 Sweden 🇸🇪 🥇🥉 Finland 🇫🇮 🥇 Germany 🇩🇪 🥉 Bulgaria 🇧🇬 🥉 Athlete Medal Table for the Week Athlete Medals Maren Kirkeeide 🇳🇴 🥈🥈 Paula Botet 🇫🇷 🥇 Quentin Fillon Maillet 🇫🇷 🥇 LouContinue reading “Oberhof Recap”
Antholz 2024-2025 Preview
It feels too good to be true. After an incredible week in Ruhpolding, in really every sense, the World Cup moves on to one of the most highly regarded stops in Antholz. You’ll be hard pressed to find somebody, athlete or fan, who doesn’t love Antholz. From the beautiful vistas to the generally terrific racing,Continue reading “Antholz 2024-2025 Preview”
Switzerland 2024-2025 Team Preview
We are in the midst of the best run in the history of Switzerland biathlon. Over the last two seasons the Women’s team has had back to back 6th place finishes in the Nations Cup while the Men finished 5th and 6th the last two seasons. We’ve seen Niklas Hartweg win the u23 Globe inContinue reading “Switzerland 2024-2025 Team Preview”
Canmore 2023-2024 Recap
Canmore!!!!! Seriously what an amazing week. It looked absolutely gorgeous on tv. The athletes appeared to have a seriously great time. I saw countless photos from them on social media expressing their true appreciation for the beauty. Also, the moose made an impression as well! It really has to be one of the most gorgeousContinue reading “Canmore 2023-2024 Recap”
Switzerland 2023-2024 Team Preview
Few teams provided as much of a pleasant surprise last year as the Swiss squad. Both the men and women surpassed expectations to have their best years in well…ever. It certainly wasn’t expected when both Benjamin Weger and Selina Gasparin retired following the 2021-2022 seasons. But as mentioned above surprise was the name of theContinue reading “Switzerland 2023-2024 Team Preview”