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Latest news from the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and the biathlon world. The International Biathlon Union is the international governing body of biathlon.
International Biathlon Union
4d ago
Ukaleq Astri Slettemark is a biathlon athlete coming from Greenland, one of the most wintery places in the World. In the past years, she has, however, seen the change in the environment where she grew up and is now keen to change the tide as IBU’s Athlete Ambassador. We had a sit down with her ahead of World Earth Day to talk about her past season, Greenland’s Arctic Circle Race, and the effects of climate change at her home ..read more
International Biathlon Union
4d ago
Are you a biathlon master or a novice to the sport? Test your memory with our biathlon quiz on the BMW IBU World Cup 2023-2024 season ..read more
International Biathlon Union
4d ago
Starting with Ingrid's lost overboots in Oestersund's snow and ending with a spectator - sporting just swimming trunks- hurling snowballs in Canmore, 2023/2024 had many unforgettable moments ..read more
International Biathlon Union
4d ago
The biathlon season 23/24 offered once again some spectacular moments. From finish line sprints to fan interactions we saw it all. We asked some of our staff as well as the fans which moments from the past season were extra special to them ..read more
International Biathlon Union
4d ago
As April quickly turned to May, holidays are mostly ending and time for the athletes to start reawakening those rested muscle groups, kicking off a new training season season. Although no one completely shuts down on physical activity, the last six weeks have been a complete respite from formal training and for sure, rifles have been collecting dust in some dark closet. With group camps weeks away, the opening salvo of training focused on two wheels because May is the beginning of “cycling season ..read more
International Biathlon Union
2w ago
Curious about how many times the Boe brothers shared the podium? Who holds the title of the first World Cup winner born in the 21st century? When was the last time there were six different Women's World Cup standings leaders during one season? Those are just some of the questions we looked at ..read more
International Biathlon Union
2w ago
Like every good biathlon season, 2023-2024 also offered us some surprises and breakthrough athletes. We made a shortlist for you to vote for your favorites ..read more
International Biathlon Union
2w ago
Sweden’s Frank Rizzo took us with him on a day of work at the BMW IBU World Cup to show us that the job of physiotherapist is more than just “a little bit of stretching” in the evening ..read more
International Biathlon Union
3w ago
After the season is before the season: The first couple of the World Cup venues for the upcoming winter have already started their presale, including the World Championships in Lenzerheide in February next year ..read more
International Biathlon Union
3w ago
The 2023/24 BMW IBU World Cup season ended with retirements, crystal globes, plenty of fatigue and a new generation pushing its way into prominence with breakthrough performances. High on the breakthrough list are three women poised for bigger things in coming seasons: Anna Gandler, Gilonne Guigonnat and Selina Grotian ..read more