The biathlon season 2024/2025 continues this Sunday in Ruhpolding with the World Cup mass start competitions for women and men
The 2024/2025 biathlon World Cup continues this Sunday in Ruhpolding
with the start list and start times for the 12.5km/15km mass start events for women and men
Sunday, January 19: 12.5km/15km Mass Start (More details can be found HERE)
The start lists can be found HERE
Read More – Biathlon World Cup: Complete program for Ruhpolding
Wednesday, January 15: 20km Individual M (More details can be found HERE)
Thursday, January 16: 15km Individual W (More details can be found HERE)
Friday, January 17: 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)
Saturday, January 18: 4x6km Relay W (More details can be found HERE)
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the biathlon World Cup heads to Antholz-Anterselva (Italy)
Lenzerheide (Switzerland) for the World Championships
the 2024/2025 World Cup season ends in Oslo (Norway)
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The biathlon World Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Ruhpolding
with the 12.5km mass start competition for women
took first place today at the women’s 12.5km mass start race in Oberhof with a total time of 33:00.5 and clean shooting (0-0-0-0)
25.0 seconds back and one missed shot (0-1-0-0)
25.4 seconds behind the winner and clean shooting (0-0-0-0).
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
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Discover the full start list for the women’s individual biathlon World Cup race in Ruhpolding (Germany) scheduled for this Thursday at 14:10
Czech Marketa Davidova has undergone surgery on her herniated disc
Emilien Jacquelin) took first place today at the men’s 4×7.5km relay race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 1:08:45.4
Sebastian Samuelsson) snagged second place
Philipp Nawrath) completed the podium in third place
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
He was greeted at the finish by teammate and good friend Endre Stroemsheim
We have trained together for the last 10 years
He is amazing and my dad was in the tribune also (making it a memorable day).”
with one penalty had his second-best ever result in third
Fourth place Niklas Hartweg recorded his season best and second best result ever
Czechia’s Vitezslav Hornig also shooting clean finished in a personal best 5th place
Discover the full start list for the women’s biathlon World Cup relay in Ruhpolding (Germany) scheduled for this Saturday at 2.20pm
Franziska Preuss) took first place today at the women’s 4x6km relay race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 1:07:47.6
Ragnhild Femsteinevik) snagged second place
Julia Simon) completed the podium in third place
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
Discover the full programme for the Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding (Germany) from Wednesday to Sunday
While the fourth leg of the 2024/2025 Biathlon World Cup came to a close this Sunday in Oberhof (Germany)
the global circuit continues this week in Ruhpolding (Germany)
another legendary venue for world biathlon
At the Chiemgau Arena
the men’s and women’s individual races will begin on Wednesday and Thursday at 2.10pm
Relays are then scheduled for Friday and Saturday (at 2.20pm)
while Sunday will be reserved for the third mass-starts of the winter (12.30pm for the men
The biathlon season 2024/2025 continues this Thursday in Ruhpolding with the World Cup 15km individual competition for women
The 2024/2025 biathlon World Cup continues this Thursday in Ruhpolding
with the start list and start times for the women’s 15km individual competition
The start list can be found HERE and HERE
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Only eighty-fifth in the individual biathlon World Cup race in Ruhpolding (Germany)
Johannes Thingnes Boe came very close to retiring on Wednesday
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After a solid performance in the women’s event
took first place today at the women’s 15km individual race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 41:35.5 and clean shooting (0-0-0-0)
43.1 seconds behind the winner and clean shooting (0-0-0-0)
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
with the 15km mass start competition for men
took first place today at the men’s 15km mass start race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 36:21.8 and clean shotting (0-0-0-0)
snagged second place 6.3 seconds back and one missed shot (1-0-0-0)
11.4 seconds behind the winner and two missed shots (1-0-0-1)
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
took first place today at the men’s 20km individual race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 47:30.0 and clean shooting (0-0-0-0)
56.8 seconds behind the winner and one missed shot (0-1-0-0)
Complete results can be found HERE and HERE
The biathlon World Cup season 2024/2025 continued last weekend in Germany
and total score standings after the Ruhpolding competitions
was the place for this year’s biathlon World Cup fifth stage
followed by a 15km individual race for women on Wednesday
and 12.5km/15km mass start races for women and men on Sunday
you can check the standings for the sprint
and total score after the Ruhpolding World Cup
Also Read: Biathlon World Cup: Complete program for Ruhpolding
The next stop for the World Cup season 2024/2025 is Antholz-Anterselva
Scheduled to take place from January 23 to 26
this 6th stage of the World Cup will feature four days of competitions in Italy
followed by a 10km sprint race for men on Friday
a 10km pursuit for women and a 4×7.5km relay for men on Saturday
and 4x6km relay for women and 12.5km pursuit for men on Sunday
See the complete program for the Antholz-Anterselva World Cup at the end of the article
Thursday, January 23: 7.5km Sprint W (More details can be found HERE)
Friday, January 24: 10km Sprint M (More details can be found HERE)
Saturday, January 25: 10km Pursuit W and 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)
Sunday, January 26: 4x6km Relay W and 12.5km Pursuit M (More details can be found HERE)
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The biathlon season 2024/2025 continues this Saturday in Ruhpolding with the World Cup relay for women and in Brezno-Osrblie with the IBU Cup mixed relay and single mixed relay
The 2024/2025 biathlon World Cup continues this Saturday in Ruhpolding
with the start list and start times for the women’s 4x6km relay
The start list can be found HERE and HERE
The 2024/2025 IBU Cup continues this Saturday in Brezno-Osrblie
with the mixed relay and single mixed relay competitions
Saturday, January 18: Mixed Relay (W+M) and Single Mixed Relay (W+M) (More information can be found HERE and HERE)
Start lists can be found HERE FOR THE MIXED RELAY and HERE FOR THE SINGLE MIXED RELAY
Wednesday, January 15: 12.5km/15km Short Individual (More information can be found HERE)
Friday, January 17: 7.5km/10km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)
the biathlon IBU Cup heads to Italy (Open European Championships in Martell-Val Martello and IBU Cup in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna)
the 2024/2025 IBU Cup season ends with two stages in Estonia (Otepää)
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After the biathlon World Cup’s fourth stage in Oberhof
the 2024/2025 biathlon World Cup heads to Ruhpolding
Here is the complete competition program for the week
is the place for this year’s biathlon World Cup fifth stage
See the complete program for the Ruhpolding World Cup at the end of the article
Wednesday, January 15: 20km Individual M (More details can be found HERE)
Thursday, January 16: 15km Individual W (More details can be found HERE)
Friday, January 17: 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)
Saturday, January 18: 4x6km Relay W (More details can be found HERE)
Sunday, January 19: 12.5km/15km Mass Start (More details can be found HERE)
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Annecy – Le Grand Bornand World Cup – December 19 – 22
Antholz – Anterselva World Cup – January 23 – 26
Lenzerheide World Championships – February 12 – 23
Nove Mesto Na Morave World Cup – March 6 – 9
Oslo Holmenkollen World Cup – March 21 – 23
Additional information about the Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpoldhing can be found HERE
13:40. On Thursday, less than an hour before the start of the individual women’s biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding (Germany)
Germany’s Julia Tannheimer withdrew from the competition
“She is suffering from a slight bronchial infection and will be taken care of today as a single for safety reasons”, said theGerman Ski Association in a statement
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Norway's Vebjoern Soerum celebrates winning the men's 20km race of the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding
2025 at 3:35 PM UTC·1 min readNorway's Vebjørn Sørum claimed his maiden individual World Cup win with victory in the men's 20-kilometre race in Ruhpolding
The Norwegian hit all targets and clocked the fastest time of 47 minutes 30.0 seconds
France's Émilien Claude was 52.1 seconds behind and also had a clear shooting to make his podium debut at the World Cup
Andrejs Rastorgujevs of Latvia was third with one missed target
Justus Strelow was the best athlete for hosts Germany in 11th
Thursday's programme in Ruhpolding includes the women's 15km race with World Cup leader Franziska Preuß wearing the yellow jersey on home soil
and total score standings after the Oberhof competitions
was the place for this year’s biathlon World Cup fourth stage
followed by a 10km sprint for men on Friday
and single mixed relay and mixed relay races on Sunday
and total score after the Oberhof World Cup
Next stop for the World Cup season 2024/2025 is Ruhpolding
Scheduled to take place from January 15 to 19
this 5th stage of the World Cup will feature five days of competitions in Germany
Wednesday, January 15: 20km Individual M (More details can be found HERE)
Thursday, January 16: 15km Individual W (More details can be found HERE)
Friday, January 17: 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)
Saturday, January 18: 4x6km Relay W (More details can be found HERE)
Sunday, January 19: 12.5km/15km Mass Start (More details can be found HERE)
Read More – Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season
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Linn Svahn made her return to training after a fall just before the World Championships in Trondheim (Norway)
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a cross-country ski race named after its owner
Lou Jeanmonnot won her second race of the season
strengthening her position in the individual race standings
The Frenchwoman managed to hit all 20 targets
and was 8 seconds ahead of the Swiss Amy Baserga
for whom this is the first podium in her career
Johanna Skotnheim also achieved her best result in her career
and unexpectedly managed to squeeze into the top 6
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Biathlon Holmenkollen results - women's mass start 23/03/2025
Biathlon Holmenkollen results - men's pursuit 22/03/2025
Biathlon Holmenkollen results - men's sprint 21/03/2025
Biathlon Pokljuka results - single mixed relay 16/03/2025
Biathlon Pokljuka results - men's individual 13/03/2025
Biathlon Pokljuka results - women's individual 13/03/2025
Biathlon Lenzeheide results - men's mass start 23/02/2025
Biathlon Lenzeheide results - women's mass start 23/02/2025
Discover the full start list for the men’s individual biathlon World Cup race in Ruhpolding (Germany) scheduled for 2.10pm this Wednesday
While the red bib is widely used in individual biathlon World Cup events
Emilien Claude spoke to Nordic Magazine after his podium finish in the individual biathlon World Cup race in Ruhpolding (Germany)
After the 3rd shooting it was all over for him
Boe decided to just run at an easy training pace to the end
although he reduced the gap to his rival a little
was not able to take full advantage of Johannes' mistake
who were 200 points behind in the overall standings
also didn't take advantage of this blunder of the Norwegian
The best race of his career for Czech Vitezslav Hornig
This guy should be in the top 3 at least once this year
Discover the names of the German biathletes selected for the Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding (Germany) from 15 to 19 January
In the individual biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding (Germany)
Amy Baserga discovered the joys of a podium finish at the highest international level
who had been struggling to get going this season
won the mass start of the biathlon world cup in Ruhpolding (Germany) at 20/20 on Sunday lunchtime
Italian Tommaso Giacomel won the mass start of the biathlon world cup in Ruhpolding (Germany) on Sunday
putting in a performance that has not been seen before this season
Marisa Emonts will be representing Belgium in the Biathlon World Championships relay in Lenzerheide (Switzerland)
Winner of the individual biathlon World Cup race in Ruhpolding (Germany) on Thursday
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Choose among plenty of picturesque trails and enjoy this favourite winter sport
offering a wide range of trails set against breathtaking alpine and forest landscapes
it provides a serene backdrop for this low-impact
From well-groomed beginner routes to more challenging trails
Bavaria’s cross-country skiing options cater to all levels of skiers
making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists
Cross-country skiing is a very healthy sport that trains almost every muscle in your body
It is also a perfect way to enjoy the scenery and fresh air as you travel through gorgeous snow covered forests and frozen lakes
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport that involves gliding across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles
it takes place on relatively flat or gently rolling landscapes rather than steep downhill slopes
Cross-country skiing is often practiced on groomed trails and can be done in either a classic style
The best time for cross-country skiing in Bavaria typically stretches from December to March
For those looking to avoid the crowds and enjoy the quiet beauty of the trails
early mornings or weekdays in January and February are recommended
these months often provide optimal snow coverage
especially in higher-altitude regions like the Bavarian Alps
It is advisable to check local weather reports and snow forecasts before planning your trip
is one of the most renowned spots for cross-country skiing
This village boasts a vast network of trails totaling around 93 miles (150 km)
From beginner-friendly paths to more advanced routes
Ruhpolding offers excellent infrastructure
Munich International Airport is approximately 90 minutes away by car
making it accessible for international visitors
Trails such as the Brandner Trail offer stunning alpine views
while the well-maintained Unternberg trails provide opportunities for both classic and skating techniques
Several lifts operate throughout the winter season
making it easy for skiers to access different sections of the trail network
Gear rental is available at various shops in the village
is another popular cross-country skiing destination
known for its scenic trails and family-friendly environment
The area is ideal for beginners and children
with easy-access routes like the “Wellness Loipe,” a 1.2-mile (2-km) track designed for a relaxing ski experience
more challenging routes such as the “Aktiv Loipe.” Ski lifts at Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm make access to the trails convenient
Day passes are typically priced between €32 and €50
with basic equipment costing around €22 per day
is a prime destination for cross-country skiing enthusiasts
With a 37-mile (60 km) network of well-maintained trails
the area offers routes for all skill levels
As you glide through the snow-covered landscape
and the bright sun glistens on the pristine snow
surrounded by dense forests and open fields
provide a perfect setting for both classic and skating styles of cross-country skiing
offers over 43 miles (70 km) of cross-country skiing trails
with some routes illuminated for night skiing
The village is well-known for its scenic routes and family-friendly atmosphere
Trails: The 1-mile (1.5-km) illuminated trail is perfect for night-time skiing
while other trails range from 1 to 7.5 miles (1.5 to 12 km) in length
Boe, who yesterday surprisingly announced his retirement at the end of the current season, tried to catch up with his compatriot in the final part of the race, but without success. In the general classification, Laegreid has therefore made up ground on his older compatriot, who is chasing a sixth crystal globe before retiring.
"It's a really crazy day, beyond any logic. It was a tough, very tough race: I found myself at the final shooting range with the best. We were going through a complicated moment for the whole team, this result means a lot to me and to all of us", Giacomel said to the Fisi website.
"I'm really proud of the work I've done over the years, but also of everything our technicians, all our staff, all our team have done," he added.
The women's race is scheduled for 15 pm, which will complete the World Cup stage in Ruhpolding.
Tandrevold’s teammate Juni Arnekleiv shot clean
equaling her personal best result in third place
Switzerland’s Lena Haecki-Gross and Germany’s Franziska Preuss
Fak’s season-best third place was his first podium since he finished third in the 2021 Antholz mass start
Full list here
Vittozzi goes up to third place in the overall World Cup ranking with 606 points, behind Tandrevold (666) and the French Justine Braisaz Bouchet (657), seventh today.
Calls for concrete climate actions that truly make an impact
The Norwegian company DNV estimates that Norway only will manage to cut 25 percent of emissions by 2030
and not the 55 percent that is committed for
According to climate scientists at the Norwegian Institute of Meteorology
the capital Oslo has lost 21 snow days during the last 30 years
The two biathletes Sturla Holm Laegreid and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold are among the involved athletes
Gentle hilly landscapes framed by the Chiemgau Alps. Lakes combined with snow-white plains and quiet forest areas. Perfectly traced cross-country ski trails
which also excite cross-country and biathlon professionals at the mere sight
coupled with idyllic views that remind you of Canada
An infrastructure that is fully committed to winter lovers on two skis
An arena in which the love for biathlon is felt by top athletes every year and which drives them to peak performances
the Mecca of cross-country skiing in Germany
what does this place offer that others do not and that no cross-country skier should miss out on?
Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle and Tobi Angerer already learned to cross-country ski from scratch
Ruhpolding’s snow sports schools know how to make newcomers feel more confident on the shaky narrow skis
a former Olympic biathlon champion and national trainer
even conveys the sport of biathlon to those interested
combining shooting and cross-country training
Hitting the target after a cross-country trek really isn’t easy
‘With your pulse racing at 160 you need to catch your movements
It’s all in the feeling and training,’ explains the pro and excitedly carries on: ‘Anyone can try!’
While cross-country skiing is rather a side show in other places, Ruhpolding focuses all its energy on it. So, if you are longing for sports, nature, deceleration and safety, this is the place for you. Because cross-country skiing combines it all. In Ruhpolding there are not only cross-country trails between three and 15 kilometres long
there are also specially created practice meadows for your first glide across the snow
the groomed tracks even entice you to practice in the evening floodlights
Speaking of Chiemgau Arena: Every year the peaceful town in Bavaria is transformed into a biathlon Mecca
Biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting
Whenever the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon pitches its tents
Up to 25,000 fans make their way to the arena every day and experience exciting head-to-head races on cross-country skis
shots that hit the mark and emotional award ceremonies spread across five days
Insider tip: You can also look behind the scenes during the World Cup and follow the footsteps of the professionals starting in February
The 3-Lakes cross-country trail is Ruhpolding’s hallmark
The starting point is the Seehaus hiking car park in Ruhpolding
The sticks crunch when kicking-off in the snow
You then discover your own rhythm after a few minutes
The mountain slopes rise to each side of your path
You enter nature on a near-even track along the valley
you can see the sun reflecting on the crystal-clear Lake Förchen
The white frost hangs like crystals in the trees and bushes that protrude from the snowy carpet
Small breath clouds rise into the crystal-clear air
Even just spending a brief moment in nature lowers your pulse and your blood pressure
Mittersee and Weitsee and their azure blue
The snow-covered mountains are reflected on the smooth surface
Your track back leads you through the snow-covered paths in the forest
Small climbs and descents provide a bit of a variety and before you know it
you’ve already completed the twelve kilometres
Every cross-country skier needs to master Chiemgau at least once
The location offers not only the most beautiful natural experiences
Ruhpolding is also easy to reach and has guaranteed snow
Everyone can explore nature at their own pace
What they all have in common is that they will share memories of the perfect cross-country skiing holiday in Bavaria.
Would you rather prefer hiking than skiing through the forest? Several kilometres of winter hiking trails, but also some signposted snowshoe trails lead across snow-covered meadows
through light forests and to rustic cabins such as the Haar Alm
The Chiemgau Arena and the three Ruhpolding ski resorts at Unternberg
Westernberg and Maiergschwendt also contribute to this Bavarian winter feeling
winter survival camps and of course powdery snow slopes.
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Emilien Jacquelin is the big story in the men’s field
Jacquelin was invited last year but missed much of the summer of 2021 and competitions after serious wrist surgery
Now the fan favourite two-time IBU Pursuit World Champion is set to challenge the other formidable competitors
Although the rest of the men's field has not been announced; it will be formidable
Expect a strong French presence and possibly several from a rival Scandinavian team; let your imagination wander
The big names will be chased by a rising talent and a couple more of BMW IBU World Cup veterans
The Norwegians are throwing around such athletes
The athlete just returned from the reserve
Someone said that Christiansen can only win relay races when his partners give him a minute of advantage
Emilien Jacquelin almost broke his streak of failures
The Frenchman went into the last lap as the leader
but could not keep up with his pace and gradually lost seconds
It seemed that no one would take second place from him
the long finish line was to hard for Emilien
He barely made it to the finish line and collapsed exhausted
Feeling sorry for the Frenchman in this situation
Tomasso Giacomel's reaction after the finish should be created into memes
He was able to hold his own in front of Tarjei Boe
The fastest on the track was Johannes Dale
but two mistakes did not allow him to climb into the top 3; the Norwegian was only 3 seconds short of the coveted 3rd position
The Swiss Sebastian Stalder and Niklas Hartweg performed well - 7th and 8th
New American Campbell Wright is finally reaching a good physical level
they are having an extremely bad day today
«The test for COVID-19 by Eduard Latypov was positive
Immediately after the announcement of the result
The athlete was immediately moved to a separate room in order to exclude further contact with the team
The RBU believes that the first was false-positive
Maksim Tsvetkov will replace him in the sprint