Hochfilzen celebrated the Biathlon World Cup with 25,000 fans
Hochfilzen once again enjoyed a lively Biathlon World Cup weekend with numerous fans. However, the sporting conclusion from an Austrian perspective is mixed.
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French Celebrate at the Finish
The World Cup weekend in Hochfilzen ended today with the men's relay race.
German women win the relay race
Today's women's relay race ended with a widely celebrated victory for the German team.
Next Victory for Johannes Thingnes Boe
After his sprint victory yesterday, Johannes Thingnes Boe showcased his full class again today in the pursuit in Hochfilzen (AUT). The Norwegian triumphed in a thrilling race with a total of two penalty loops and a 3.5-second lead over Frenchman Emilien Jacquelin (1 missed shot).
Jeanmonnot Triumphs in the Pursuit
After yesterday's sprint, today's program for the women in Hochfilzen (AUT) featured a pursuit race.
Norwegians celebrate double victory
After the women, the men's sprint race was also on the schedule on the first competition day in Hochfilzen. Over the 10 km, the Norwegian team once again proved to be in a class of its own.
Preuß sprints to second career victory
The women opened the home World Cup weekend in Hochfilzen today with a sprint race. In bright sunshine and a fantastic atmosphere, Germany's Franziska Preuß was in a class of her own at the start and celebrated her second World Cup victory of her career, despite one missed shot.
Hochfilzen prepares for the Biathlon World Cup
The biathletes' World Cup opener in Kontiolahti, Finland, is just a few days away. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing in Hochfilzen for the home World Cup from 13 to 15 December.
5 weeks until the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen
From 13 to 15 December, biathlon fans can once again look forward to exciting races and a colourful supporting programme at the World Cup in Hochfilzen. Preparations around the stadium have already begun and advance ticket sales are already in full swing.
Hochfilzen celebrates winning bid for 2028 Biathlon World Championships
Fourth Biathlon World Championships in the Pillerseetal Valley.
The 16th regular IBU Congress in Belgrade today voted in favour of Hochfilzen, which will host the Biathlon World Championships for the fourth time after 1978, 2005 and 2017.