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 didnโt 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: Suvi Minkkinen
You Won Suvi
At the conclusion of the final race of the women’s World Cup season there are a lot of emotions. Joy for another good race. Exuberance for a season of accomplishments. Tears of both joy and sadness with retirements of beloved athletes and coaches. And in one case, tears of plain old sadness. Suvi Minkkinen quietlyContinue reading “You Won Suvi”
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”
Otepรครค 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 “Otepรครค 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”
2025-2026 Ruhpolding Recap
The Winners โ Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week Nation Medals France ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Sweden ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Norway ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Italy ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Germany ๐ฅ Athlete Medal Table for the Week Athlete Medals Lou Jeanmonnot ๐ฅ๐ฅ Hanna Oeberg ๐ฅ๐ฅ Sebastian Samuelsson ๐ฅ Johannes Dale-Skjevdal ๐ฅ Eric Perrot ๐ฅ Tommaso Giacomel ๐ฅ Lisa Vittozzi ๐ฅ IsakContinue reading “2025-2026 Ruhpolding Recap”
Novรฉ Mฤsto na Moravฤ 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 “Novรฉ Mฤsto na Moravฤ 2025-2026 Preview”
2025-2026 Oberhof Recap
The Winners โ Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week Nation Medals Sweden ๐ธ๐ช ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Norway ๐ณ๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ France ๐ซ๐ท ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Italy ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฅ Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฅ Germany ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฅ๐ฅ Athlete Medal Table for the Week Athlete Medals Tommaso Giacomel ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฅ Elvira รberg ๐ธ๐ช ๐ฅ๐ฅ Suvi Minkkinen ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฅ Philipp NawrathContinue reading “2025-2026 Oberhof Recap”