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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Germany 2025-2026 Team Preview
When you think of German biathlon what comes to mind first? Is it one of their great athletes like Sven Fischer or Magdalena Neuner? The forests of Oberhof? The Ruhpolding stadium with the fans right on top of the shooting range? Or is it the fans, just exploding with biathlon passion? While Norway, France, andContinue reading “Germany 2025-2026 Team Preview”
Germany 2024-2025 Team Preview
When you think of German biathlon what comes to mind first? Is it one of their great athletes like Sven Fischer or Magdalena Neuner? The forests of Oberhof? The Ruhpolding stadium with the fans right on top of the shooting range? Or is the fans, made with biathlon passion? Maybe a little of all ofContinue reading “Germany 2024-2025 Team Preview”
Summer Biathlon 2024 Part 3
The final day of August and the first day of September saw the highest concentration of major biathlon action that we’ll have all all summer long. Most of the attention was paid to the all star field seen in Annecy for the Martin Fourcade Nordic Festival. But there were also national championships taking place inContinue reading “Summer Biathlon 2024 Part 3”
Breakthrough 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 “Breakthrough Seasons”
Germany 2023-2024 Team Preview
When I think biathlon, I think Germany. I think Oberhof and Ruhpolding. I think wild cheering. I think the best fans in the world. I think Sven Fischer and Magdalene Neuner. I think Andrea Henkel and Laura Dahlmeier. Maybe it should be Norway or France or even Sweden. But in spite of the relative lackContinue reading “Germany 2023-2024 Team Preview”
Breakthrough Men of the 2022-2023
One of my favorite parts of a biathlon season is watching the improvements that occur. Of course there is the fun in watching the races and seeing who wins and who loses. There is also something really exciting about an athlete reaching their potential or finding a level that you didn’t know was even possible.Continue reading “Breakthrough Men of the 2022-2023”
Antholz Weekend Recap Pt 2 (Best of!)
Well I was going to do my usual thing and write a part 2 for the Antholz weekend recap. However, with two and a half weeks before the World Championships, I thought why not just blow out some of the smaller things I would put into part 2 into full pieces? The whole point ofContinue reading “Antholz Weekend Recap Pt 2 (Best of!)”
Ruhpolding 2023 Week in Review Pt. 2
In part 1 we did our best to recap the best performances and moments of the weekend. In part 2 we’re going to take a look at some of the big take aways and questions coming out of the weekend. First we look at Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen’s season to date. We take a look atContinue reading “Ruhpolding 2023 Week in Review Pt. 2”
Hochfilzen Week In Review Pt. 2
General Thoughts (and questions) from Hochfilzen 1)QFM: Time to Panic? Last season was Quinton Fillon Maillet’s crowning glory. It took him a season to get used to being the leader of the French Men’s Biathlon squad but once he got comfortable with it, he really took off. I don’t say this lightly when I sayContinue reading “Hochfilzen Week In Review Pt. 2”