Over the several weeks we’ve seen a burst of summer biathlon action. In this post we’ll try to cover the top stories to arise from the world of biathlon including the action from: 🇫🇷 Emilien Jacquelin – It was reported on Thursday August 27th be Le Equipe that Emilien Jacquelin, as of right now, isContinue reading “August Biathlon Round Up”
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Blink Festival 2026
The Blink Festival held annually in Sandnes, Norway is usually the first time where the biathlon family perks up its ears and tunes in. Though primarily comprised of Norwegians, some of whom most biathlon fans likely don’t recognize (due to their insane depth), it does usually draw at least a handful of top international competitors.Continue reading “Blink Festival 2026”
2025-2026 Most Improved
This season I want to try something a little bit different. I wanted to look at who had improved the most this season. In biathlon there are three primary statistics that athletes, coaches and fans look at: Ski Speed, Shooting Accuracy, and Shooting Speed. Now that’s not to say there aren’t other things. Range speedContinue reading “2025-2026 Most Improved”
Career Best Seasons
One of my favorite parts of a biathlon season is watching the improvements that occur. There is also something really exciting about an athlete reaching their potential or finding a level that you didn’t know was even possible for them. This pieces is dedicated to those athletes who achieved that this season! Breakthroughs come inContinue reading “Career Best Seasons”
How To Win The Overall
Over the last few weeks I’ve talked on social media and on the podcast about how the peak form that Sturla Holm Lægreid showed over the last month was the best biathlon we saw from any individual athlete this season. But….at the end of the day he’s not defending his title is he? Why isContinue reading “How To Win The Overall”
Oslo-Holmenkollen 2025-2026 Preview
Dates: March 19, 2026 – March 22, 2026 Schedule: Thursday March 19th: Women’s 7.5km SprintFriday March 20th: Men’s 10km SprintSaturday March 21st: Women’s 10km Pursuit + Men’s 12.5km PursuitSunday March 22nd: Women’s 12.5km Mass Start + Men’s 15km Mass Start Course Overview: In the above pictures you see the courses and profiles for in order:–Continue reading “Oslo-Holmenkollen 2025-2026 Preview”
Kontiolahti 2025-2026 Preview
Dates: March 5, 2026 – March 8, 2026 Schedule: Thursday March 5th: Women’s 15km Individual Friday March 6th: Men’s 20km IndividualSaturday March 7: Women’s 12.5km Mass Start + Men’s 4×7.5km RelaySunday March 8: Woen’s 4x6km Relay + Men’s 15km Mass Start Course Overview Unfortunately the maps provided by Kontiolahti for this season don’t show the climbsContinue reading “Kontiolahti 2025-2026 Preview”
2026 Olympic Wish List
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”
2025-2026 Ruhpolding Recap
The Winners – Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week Nation Medals France 🥇🥇🥈🥈🥉 Sweden 🥇🥇🥈🥉🥉 Norway 🥇🥇🥈🥉 Italy 🥈🥈🥉 Germany 🥉 Athlete Medal Table for the Week Athlete Medals Lou Jeanmonnot 🥇🥈 Hanna Oeberg 🥇🥈 Sebastian Samuelsson 🥇 Johannes Dale-Skjevdal 🥇 Eric Perrot 🥈 Tommaso Giacomel 🥈 Lisa Vittozzi 🥉 IsakContinue reading “2025-2026 Ruhpolding Recap”
2025-2026 Ruhpolding Preview
With one week of racing under our belts in trimester #2 we head to Ruhpolding for another week. It’s a bit of a relic of the Cold War that Germany continues to host two events every year as Oberhof (East Germany) and Ruhpolding (West Germany) were the respective stops of the Central European nation preContinue reading “2025-2026 Ruhpolding Preview”