Norwegian biathlon talent claims 20km Individual gold at Milano-Cortina 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 10.02.2026
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The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today for the biathletes in Antholz-Anterselva, Italy, with the men’s 20km Individual. Check out the results.

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today for the biathletes in Antholz-Anterselva, Italy, with the men’s 20km Individual. Check out the results.

After a solid performance on the tracks and shooting range, Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn claimed the Olympic 20km Individual gold in Italy.

Botn, from Norway, stopped the clock at 51:31.5, with clean shooting, and claimed the gold medal.

Eric Perrot, from France, finished second to secure the silver medal, 14.8 seconds back, and with one missed shot. Norway’s Sturla Holm Lægreid completed the podium in third place, 48.3 seconds behind the winner, with one miss, and took the bronze medal.

Olli Hiidensalo, from Finland, and Philipp Nawrath, from Germany, rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.

Also Read – Olympics 2026: Complete biathlon guide to the 20km Individual

Top 5, 20km Individual, Men

  1. Johan-Olav Botn (NOR), (0-0-0-0), 51:31.5
  2. Eric Perrot (FRA), (0-1-0-0), +14.8
  3. Sturla Holm Lægreid (NOR), 0-0-1-0), +48.3
  4. Olli Hiidensalo (FIN), (0-0-0-0), +1:29.7
  5. Philipp Nawrath (GER), (1-0-0-0), +1:31.5

Complete results can be found HERE

Read More – Program for biathlon at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Biathlon schedule – Milano-Cortina 2026

Sunday, February 8: Mixed Relay (M+W) (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:05 CET: Mixed Relay, Men + Women

Tuesday, February 10: Men 20km Individual (More information can be found HERE)

  • 13:30 CET: 20km Individual, Men

Wednesday, February 11: Women 15km Individual (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:15 CET: 15km Individual, Women

Friday, February 13: Men 10km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:00 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Saturday, February 14: Women 7.5km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:45 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Sunday, February 15: Men 12.5km Pursuit and Women 10km Pursuit (More information can be found HERE)

  • 11:15 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men
  • 14:45 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women

Tuesday, February 17: Men 4×7.5km Relay (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:30 CET: 4×7.5km Relay, Men

Wednesday, February 18: Women 4x6km Relay (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:45 CET: 4x6km Relay, Women

Friday, February 20: Men 15km Mass Start (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:15 CET: 15km Mass Start, Men

Saturday, February 21: Women 12.5km Mass Start (More information can be found HERE)

  • 14:15 CET: 12.5km Mass Start, Women

Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Antholz-Anterselva promises breathtaking events for athletes and spectacular viewing for fans. With every shot and ski stride counting, biathlon is set to be one of the most eagerly watched sports of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

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