Suvi Minkkinen's competitor opens up about doping scandal: 'The worst thing that can happen'
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler talks about the emotional impact of her doping scandal and the feelings of injustice following her positive test.
Biat athlete Paslere, cleared in doping case: I was completely devastated
Latvian biathlete Rebeka Paslere, initially suspended for doping, has been cleared by the Italian Anti-Doping Agency after a court review of her case, stating she was devastated by the accusation.
Italian biathlete lifts the veil on her future
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi hinted at the possibility of retirement after the Milan Cortina Olympics, but confirmed she will compete for at least one more season.
Suvi Minkkinen's competition peer broke the silence
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler was banned due to doping just before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, expressing her distress over the incident on Instagram.
Turn in the investigation of Sivert Bakken's cause of death
The autopsy report for Sivert Bakken, a 27-year-old biathlete found dead in Italy, is delayed as Italian authorities request assistance with translating Norwegian medical documents.
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.
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.
Olympic Superstar Collapses: Heart Surgery
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent heart surgery after experiencing respiratory issues during an Olympic race.
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.
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.
VIDEO โฉ 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.
Dorothea Wierer: intimate revelation
Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer openly discusses the impact of her menstrual cycle on her performance during the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
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.
One more race โ 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.
The TV image showed the scary situation of the Italian star โ 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.
Italian star collapsed on the track in a terrifying way โ Now a teammate speaks
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel collapsed during a race but is reportedly recovering well according to teammates.
Wierer speaks openly about her menstruation: - Itโs 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.
The Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler returns to the Olympic team after attributing her doping positive to a spoonful of Nutella
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has returned to the Olympic team after succeeding in her appeal against a doping suspension, which she attributed to contamination from a spoon used by her cancer-stricken mother.
The spoon with Nutella that could have excluded Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler from the Winter Olympics
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test but has been reinstated for the 2026 Winter Olympics after it was determined that her positive test was due to involuntary ingestion of a banned substance.
Vittozzi skis, shoots, and smiles. Itโs the first gold of biathlon
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi secured a gold medal in the women's 10 km pursuit event, showcasing her remarkable skills in skiing and shooting.
Vittozzi's perfect race: 'A moment I will remember forever'
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi achieved an unprecedented victory by winning a gold medal in the Olympic individual race, stirring national pride amidst recent challenges faced by the Italian team.
2026 Olympics: The Thrilling Arrival of Queen Lisa Vittozzi in Biathlon, in Video
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi captivated the crowd in Anterselva by winning the women's pursuit event at the 2026 Olympics.
Lisa Vittozzi triumphs in pursuit: Italy's first historic gold in biathlon
Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi wins the gold medal in the pursuit event, marking Italy's historic first in this sport.
Biathlon Mess
Italian biathlete Passler has been reinstated after a doping suspension but will not participate in upcoming races, while Vittozzi finished fifth in the sprint event.
Saved by... Nutella. Doping, Passler readmitted
Rebecca Passler, a young Italian biathlete, has been readmitted to competition following a controversial doping case involving a banned substance, letrozole, that threatened her Olympic dreams.
Passler, the Nutella and the small spoon: but the Italian athlete readmitted to the Games is not yet out of trouble
The Italian biathlete Passler has had her suspension lifted and can return to competition, but she faces the possibility of future disqualification.
2026 Olympics: an Italian athlete, suspended for doping, finally authorized to compete in biathlon
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who was previously suspended for doping, has been cleared to compete in the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina after the Italian anti-doping agency accepted her claim of unintentional ingestion of a banned substance.
Surprising Twist: Athlete Caught for Doping Can Compete in Olympic Games
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who tested positive for doping, will be allowed to compete in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after successfully appealing her case.
Passler, appeal accepted and suspension for doping stopped: traces of letrozole in Nutella
The Italian biathlete Passler has had her doping suspension lifted after traces of a banned substance were found linked to her mother's medication.
The Turnaround: Banned for Doping - Now She Can Compete in the Olympics
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, previously suspended for doping after testing positive for letrozole, has had her ban overturned and is now allowed to compete in the Winter Olympics.
Wierer fifth in the 15 km biathlon: "Good in shooting, bad on skis because I had my period"
Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer finished fifth in the 15 km race, attributing her performance on skis to her menstrual cycle.
Doping Charges Prevent Italian Biathlete from Competing in the Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport denied Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler's request to compete in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics due to doping charges.
After the Heat: Shameless Behavior from Italian Star in Front of Cameras โ Loose Sausage
An Italian biathlete candidly expressed his lack of enthusiasm during a press conference following his team's Olympic silver medal win.
Italian Biathlete Seems Discouraged at Home Olympics: "A Bit Sad"
Italian biathlete Tomasso Giacomel expresses disappointment at the atmosphere surrounding the home Olympic Games in Antholz, despite the excitement of the event.
Italian biathlete wants to compete in the Olympics despite doping allegations
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to compete in the Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance.
Surprise turn in Olympic doping case?
The first doping case at the Milano-Cortina Olympics involves Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who tested positive for letrozole and is appealing her suspension.
Biathlete who failed doping test turns to sports court
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler, who tested positive for doping, has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in hopes of overturning her competition ban ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Milan-Cortina, Rebecca Passler appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against doping suspension
Rebecca Passler, an Italian biathlete, is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn her doping suspension that currently prevents her from competing in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
Italy, false start. The first doping case is a blue biathlete. Passler "granddaughter of art"
Rebecca Passler, a promising young biathlete, has become the first doping case of the Italian Olympics, overshadowing the eve of the Games with controversy.
Positive test, the expert: "Letrozole is bought on the deep web. Doping? Hereโs what itโs used for"
The article features an interview with Simona Pichini, director of the National Center for dependencies and doping, discussing the use of letrozole found in an Italian biathlete and its potential role in masking anabolic steroid use.
Biathlon Hit by Doping Scandal. Will the Grim Statement Come True?
Just four days before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler tested positive for a banned substance, prompting her suspension from competition.
Italian biathlete Paslere caught using doping
Italian biathlete Rebecca Paslere has been caught using banned substances just days before the Olympic Games, according to the Italian Anti-Doping Agency (NADO), resulting in a temporary disqualification.
Doping of biathlete Rebecca Passler: Positive in the living room
Rebecca Passler, an Italian biathlete, faces doping allegations just days before the Winter Olympics, casting a shadow over her previously spotless image.
The biathlete with a positive doping test will miss the Olympics
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been banned from competing in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics after testing positive for the banned substance letrozole.
Winter Olympics: Italian Pasler Tests Positive for Doping
Italian biathlete Rebecca Pasler, selected for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, has tested positive for a banned substance just four days before the opening ceremony.
Already before the start, the Winter Games have their first doping case
Just before the start of the Olympic Winter Games, Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler tested positive for Letrozole, a substance used in breast cancer treatment, leading her to miss the event.
The year's first doping case: Missing the Olympics at home
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, missing the opportunity to compete in the Olympics in her hometown.
This year's first doping case: Loses Olympics at home
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been suspended after testing positive for a doping test, which disqualifies her from participating in the Olympic competitions held in her hometown.
First doping case in Milan Cortina: Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler tests positive
Rebecca Passler, a 24-year-old Italian biathlete, has tested positive for doping at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics, marking the first case of its kind in these games.
Doping, positive test for the Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler. First case in Milan-Cortina
The Italian Olympic team's campaign in Milan-Cortina kicks off poorly with biathlete Rebecca Passler testing positive for a banned substance in an out-of-competition test.