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”
Tag Archives: Lou Jeanmonnot
Our Beloved Champion
Name a more likable biathlete than Lou Jeanmonnot. I’m serious. Name one. We are blessed that in this era of biathlon we have many men and women who bring us joy. They make us smile win or otherwise. But names one that is more likable than Ms. Jeanmonnot. She must have an approval rating nearingContinue reading “Our Beloved Champion”
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”
Otepää 2025-2026 Preview
Dates: March 12, 2026 – March 15, 2026 Schedule: Thursday March 12th: Men’s 10km SprintFriday March 13th: Women’s 7.5km SprintSaturday March 14th: Men’s 12.5km Pursuit + Women’s 10km PursuitSunday March 15th: Single Mixed Relay (M+W) + Mixed Relay (M+W) Course Overview: I had very little memory of the Otepaa course so I’ve been really curious lookingContinue reading “Otepää 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”
Olympic Moments Part 1
Legacy Definers Quentin Fillon Maillet – There was a moment early in the 2020-2021 season that lives in my memory as clear as day. It was the first weekend of the season taking place in Kontiolahti. For the French men this was a major moment of transition. One of the true all time greats, MartinContinue reading “Olympic Moments Part 1”
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”
2026 Winter Olympics Preview
How is it possible that we are already approaching the 2026 Olympic Games? While each season has it’s patterns with the normal rise and fall of the tension of each trimester, the overall calendar of the biathlon world operates on a four year window built towards a crescendo at each Olympics. The every four yearContinue reading “2026 Winter Olympics Preview”
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”
Nové Město na Moravě 2025-2026 Preview
We arrive at one of my favorite venues on the World Cup circuit. It’s an absolutely massive affair every time we go to Nove Mesto. The stands are gigantic. The fans are phenomenal all the way around the course. The course is lighted so beautifully so often we get at least a couple of racesContinue reading “Nové Město na Moravě 2025-2026 Preview”