Swedish talent takes the Sprint victory in Obertilliach
The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Obertilliach, Austria, with another women’s 7.5km Sprint. Check out the results.
After a dominant performance, Sweden’s Anna-Karin Heijdenberg claimed the win at the IBU Cup in Austria.
Anna-Karin Heijdenberg (SWE) took first place in the 7.5km Sprint race in Obertilliach, finishing in 21:00.8 with clean shooting.
Aasne Skrede (NOR) placed second, 7.7 seconds back, also with clean shooting. Rebecca Passler (ITA) completed the podium in third place, 15.9 seconds behind the winner and with clean shooting.
Top 5, 7.5km Sprint, Women
- Anna-Karin Heijdenberg (SWE), (0-0), 21:00.8
- Aasne Skrede (NOR), (0-0), +7.7
- Rebecca Passler (ITA), (0-0), +15.9
- Fany Bertrand (FRA), (0-1), +30.3
- Siri Skar (NOR), (0-1), +37.5
Complete results can be found HERE
Also Read – Obertilliach IBU Cup: Program, start lists and start times for the sprints
This afternoon, it’s time for another 10km Sprint for men.
FACTS Obertilliach IBU Cup Season 2025/2026
- When: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7
- Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
- Where: Obertilliach, Austria
- What: IBU Cup in Obertilliach, Austria
PROGRAM
Thursday, December 4: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)
- 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
- 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men
Saturday, December 6: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)
- 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
- 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men
Sunday, December 7: Women 10km Pursuit and Men 12.5km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)
- 10:45 CET: Women 10km Pursuit
- 13:30 CET: Men 12.5km Pursuit
After Obertilliach, the IBU Cup continues in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna (Italy), Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Arber (Germany), Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia), and Sjusjøen (Norway) for the IBU Open European Championships. The post-championship stages include another weekend in Sjusjøen, before two final weeks of competition in Lake Placid, USA.
Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season
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