The weather sure was gross, but the racing was absolutely on fire. (Okay that was pretty cliché, but it was true!). The fans in Oslo, both the native Norwegians and everybody who made the pilgrimage to one of biathlon’s holy sites, have my utmost respect. The weather truly was gross with temperatures just at touchContinue reading “Olso-Holmenkollen 2023-2024 Recap”
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Oslo-Holmenkollen 2023-2024 Preview
For many years Oslo-Holmenkollen alternated with Khanty-Mansk as the location for the closing week of the biathlon season. However, over the last few years the biathlon world has embraced the hills of Holmenkollen, just a trolley ride north of Oslo, as the home for the season ending celebration. That will not be the case thisContinue reading “Oslo-Holmenkollen 2023-2024 Preview”
Nové Město World Championships Preview
Well here we are. How did we get it here already? It’s February and it is time for the World Championships! This year we are in for a treat as it is being hosted in Nové Město. Traditionally positioned the week after the World Championships, Nové Město, home to one of the most phenomenal stadiumsContinue reading “Nové Město World Championships Preview”
Men’s Overall Race Breakdown
As the first trimester has come to a close and we turn our eyes to the remainder of the season we’ve come to the point where true contenders separate away from the rest of the field. In general the men’s race tends to have fewer athletes battling for the Overall Crystal Globe than the women’sContinue reading “Men’s Overall Race Breakdown”
Hochfilzen Weekend Recap
Women’s Athlete of the Week: Lena Haecki-Gross Sure, Lena Haecki-Gross didn’t win like Tandrevold and Elvira did, but how can you argue that she wasn’t the story of the week for the women? Okay, fine, you definitely can and I will in part 2 coming tomorrow! But still, Haecki-Gross had one hell of a weekendContinue reading “Hochfilzen Weekend Recap”
Östersund Weeked Recap Part 2
1) Sebastian Samuelsson: Same Old Story or New Start? Sebastian Samuelsson has been on the front of my mind as I’ve been thinking about Östersund. He was active in almost every race and had an incredible Pursuit to come away with a victory. Most impressively he was near dominant on the skis almost every timeContinue reading “Östersund Weeked Recap Part 2”
Oestersund 2023-2024 Recap
Women’s Athlete of the Week: Lou Jeanmonnot Ladies and gentlemen, Lou Jeanmonnot is officially here. We saw it coming last season. All summer she looked amazing. So good that after every race I would post basically the same post about how she was my pick to make a big leap this season. Well through oneContinue reading “Oestersund 2023-2024 Recap”
Sweden 2023-2024 Team Preview
While the Swedish biathlon team oftentimes comes out on the short end of their biathlon battles with the friendly neighbors and rivals Norway, things are getting more competitive than they have been in quite some time. Magdalena Foresburg is indeed one of the all time great women in biathlon. And Swedish men like Bjoren FerryContinue reading “Sweden 2023-2024 Team Preview”
Oestersund Week in Review Part 2
Super Sprints: Just a few quick thoughts as we wrap up Oestersund and move towards Oslo. 1)Globe Watch – With three races to go the Overall Crystal Globes appear to be pretty much wrapped up. The men’s in fact is completely over as Johannes Thingnes Boe secured the Overall Globe last weekend without even havingContinue reading “Oestersund Week in Review Part 2”
Nové Mêsto Week in Review Pt 2
Super Sprints: Just a few very quick things that were rattling around my head after the racing in Nove Mesto this season: 1.Return of COVID – Well we made it until week March before COVID really began to impact the season but it is back. Sure, we’ve had several athletes get sick throughout the seasonContinue reading “Nové Mêsto Week in Review Pt 2”