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🇪🇪 ERR
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Biathlete who took ten individual podium spots steps aside

Slovak biathlete Paulina Batovska Fialkova has announced her retirement from competitive sports after a successful career without an individual World Cup title.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

French Biathlete Withdraws from Olympics for the IBU Cup Series

French biathlete Jeanne Richard has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics to focus on the IBU Cup competitions.

Feb 26 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

From Poor Sleep to Doping Dreams: What Can Cause Heart Problems in Elite Athletes?

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomeli ended his Olympic journey in the hospital due to heart issues, raising concerns about the health risks faced by elite athletes.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic biathlete undergoes heart surgery after withdrawing from race mid-competition

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent successful heart surgery after withdrawing from a race due to breathing issues.

Feb 25 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Slovak Biathlon Skier Ends Sports Career

Slovak biathlete Paulina Batovska Fialkova has decided to retire from competitive sports at the age of 33 after the current season.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Father of Czech bronze medal winner: I still can't forgive myself

The father of Czech biathlete Tereza Voborņíkova, who won a bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, expresses ongoing regret following his daughter's emotional victory.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"I don't want to be ungrateful, but..." Czech hope objects to being associated with parents, can become an aerospace engineer

Petr Hák, a young Czech biathlete and son of famous biathletes, debuted at the Olympics and has aspirations beyond sports, including a potential career in aerospace engineering.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Olympic Superstar Collapses: Heart Surgery

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent heart surgery after experiencing respiratory issues during an Olympic race.

Feb 24 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Biathlete who stopped competing due to health issues is undergoing heart treatment

Tommaso Giacomel has stopped competing due to health issues and is now receiving treatment for his heart.

Feb 24 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Giacomel, who stepped aside from the Olympics, is undergoing heart treatment

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel is currently recovering in the hospital following a heart procedure after withdrawing from the Olympic Games.

Feb 24 • 14:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Giacomel undergoes heart surgery after dramatic Olympic incident

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has successfully undergone heart surgery following irregular heart rhythms detected after a concerning incident during the Olympic relay.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Biathlete won an Olympic medal, but her parents missed it: I can never forgive myself

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková unexpectedly won a bronze medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, a significant achievement given her previous record of only one World Championship medal.

Feb 24 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Giacomel, intervention after withdrawing from the Olympics: the biathlete had a heart problem

Tommaso Giacomel, who withdrew from the Olympic Mass Start biathlon event due to a cardiac issue, underwent a successful cardiac ablation and is expected to be discharged soon.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Legend Keeps His Medals in a Safe – Last Drank to Excess at Age 12

Ole Einar Bjørndalen, the legendary biathlete, shares insights about his life and current activities at age 52, including a shift from skiing to daily running.

Feb 24 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Talihärm confirmed as a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, becoming the first Estonian to hold this position.

Feb 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO ⟩ Dorothea Wierer finishes Olympics and career with a party

Legendary Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer celebrated the end of her sporting career after competing in the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Feb 22 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Sports

Olympic Diary: Bronze, Tears, and Hockey. Czech Biathlon Thanks to Voborníková is Again Among the Elite

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková achieved a bronze medal at the Olympics, marking a significant return for Czech biathlon after twelve years.

Feb 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Suvi Minkkinen Took an Olympic Medal – Then Difficulties Started at Night

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen faced challenges after winning an Olympic bronze medal, struggling with her performance and sleep issues afterward.

Feb 21 • 19:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Biathlete Kristo Siimer, back from the Olympics, wins the Tallinn Marathon

Kristo Siimer, a biathlete recently competed in the Milan-Cortina Olympics, won the Tallinn Marathon with a time of 1:32:08.

Feb 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Farewell to biathlete Franziska Preuß: 'I am really glad that this chapter is done now'

Franziska Preuß bids farewell to her biathlon career, embracing a new chapter in her life after a successful season.

Feb 21 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: "It was really, really crazy" rejoices Océane Michelon, the Olympic champion of the mass start

Océane Michelon, the French biathlete, celebrates her first individual international title after a thrilling race at the 2026 Olympics.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Voborníková: the ballerina who lost her grace. Her support for Ukraine caused a stir

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Italy, spotlighting her unique transition from ballet to biathlon and her recent controversial political stance.

Feb 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Estere Volfa: I Did My Best

Latvian biathlete Estere Volfa expressed dissatisfaction with her shooting performance in the standing position during the Olympic competitions but is grateful for the memories created at the event.

Feb 21 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Bendika: A Little Bit of Anxiety Overcame Me

Latvian biathlete Baiba Bendika admitted that anxiety affected her performance in the first shooting round at the Olympic Games, where she finished 22nd.

Feb 21 • 15:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Sports

"I'm definitely going to finish sixth." Biathlete Voborníková searched for competitors behind her and celebrates a sensational bronze

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková achieved a surprising bronze medal in the Olympic mass start race, marking the pinnacle of her career.

Feb 21 • 15:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Who is the medal sensation? Voborníková is making waves and found love in the biathlon team

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková celebrates her career's greatest success as an Olympic bronze medalist after rising through the ranks from cross-country skiing.

Feb 21 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Sports

Biathlete Voborníková celebrates unexpected medal in mass start

Czech biathlete Voborníková has achieved an unexpected victory in the mass start event, garnering national attention.

Feb 21 • 13:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

First-class sensation! Biathlete Voborníková won Olympic bronze

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková secured a bronze medal in the mass start race at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, marking her first medal in Olympic history.

Feb 21 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Anna Magnusson shot perfectly - still missed the Olympic podium

Swedish biathlete Anna Magnusson shot flawlessly but finished fourth in the Olympic event, narrowly missing a medal.

Feb 21 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Incredible Rise – Lora, 22, Hit with Huge Money

22-year-old biathlete Lora Hristova excels at the Olympics, earning a significant monetary reward for her achievements.

Feb 21 • 12:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

French biathletes achieve double victory, Bendika surpasses Wolf in Olympic sprint finish

Latvian biathlete Baiba Bendika finished 22nd while Estere Volfa placed 23rd in a sprint, despite strong performances marred by shooting errors.

Feb 21 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Dorothea Wierer: intimate revelation

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer openly discusses the impact of her menstrual cycle on her performance during the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 21 • 08:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Danish biathlete had to cancel her flight ticket after suddenly being confirmed in the world elite

Danish biathlete Anne de Besche unexpectedly enters the elite competition, marking her first-ever participation in a mass start event at the Olympics.

Feb 21 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Giacomel, who withdrew from the lead position due to health issues, stated: my body stopped functioning properly

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel withdrew from the men's 15 km individual start event at the Milano Cortina Olympics due to health issues and is undergoing medical checks to determine the cause.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

The Olympic statistics where Sweden is best: 'I want to feel that it is I who decides'

Swedish biathlete Elvira Öberg wins, while her sister Hanna struggles with equipment issues as they prepare for the final competition in the Olympics in Italy.

Feb 21 • 05:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

One more race – then a celebration for Wierer: "I miss how biathlon used to be"

Dorothea Wierer, the prominent Italian biathlete, reflects on her career as she prepares for her final race, expressing nostalgia for the past of the sport.

Feb 21 • 05:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: “Very beautiful Games where I found myself”… Emilien Jacquelin's very positive assessment

French biathlete Emilien Jacquelin reflected positively on his experiences at the 2026 Olympics, sharing insights from his performances and emotional highlights despite finishing 12th in the mass start event.

Feb 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Franziska Preuss will compete in her final race on Saturday

German biathlete Franziska Preuss announces her retirement and plans to compete in her final race at the upcoming Olympic event.

Feb 20 • 16:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Samuelsson's appeal after Olympic misses: "Show more respect"

Sebastian Samuelsson, a top Swedish biathlete, expresses his disappointment over not winning an Olympic medal and calls for greater respect from fans and media.

Feb 20 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Krčmář aimed for a sensation, but triggered a 'machine gun'. I would have acted completely differently, said Soukalová

Czech biathlete Michal Krčmář narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in his last race, performing strongly but faltering in the final shooting round.

Feb 20 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

The TV image showed the scary situation of the Italian star – A Finnish athlete has experienced the same: "Yes, the lights go out"

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel faced a concerning moment during a race, reminiscent of Finnish athlete Tuomas Harjula's similar past experience.

Feb 20 • 15:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Italian star collapsed on the track in a terrifying way – Now a teammate speaks

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel collapsed during a race but is reportedly recovering well according to teammates.

Feb 20 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Dāle-Ševdāls brings another gold medal to Norway at the Olympic Games

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Shevdal won a gold medal in the mass start event at the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games, completing the race without missing any targets.

Feb 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Norwegian Dale-Shevdal controls the wind gusts and triumphs in the Olympic mass start of biathlon

Norwegian biathlete Dale-Shevdal secured victory in the Olympic mass start, overcoming difficult wind conditions that challenged many competitors.

Feb 20 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Biathlete Eric Perrot: "Unfortunately, he's cool and good"

French biathlete Eric Perrot is regarded as one of the most complete athletes in the sport and is seen as a potential successor to legends Johannes Thingnes Bö and Martin Fourcade.

Feb 20 • 09:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Mask That Illuminated Altitude Simulation: 'Unfortunate If Economy Affects'

The death of biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, found with an altitude mask, has sparked speculation about its connection to his passing and raised questions regarding economic pressures in sports.

Feb 20 • 05:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Wierer speaks openly about her menstruation: - It’s not always easy for us women

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer discusses how her menstrual cycle impacts her performance, emphasizing the challenges women face in athletics.

Feb 20 • 00:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: The Family Legacy, Growth Delays, Norway... How Eric Perrot Became France's New Biathlon Star

Eric Perrot, a 24-year-old biathlete from France, is on track to potentially secure his first individual Olympic title after already winning three medals, including two in relay events.

Feb 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Preuß: 'Like a blackout when I'm standing on the mat'

Biathlete Franziska Preuß shares her struggles during the women’s relay, expressing disappointment and regret for her team's performance in the Olympics.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: I want the next generation to have a better sports experience than mine

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm expresses her joy at being elected to the International Olympic Committee's athlete commission, emphasizing the importance of improving sports experiences for future generations.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC

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