German biathlete announces retirement
German biathlete Johannes Kühn has announced he is ending his active career after 24 years in the sport, bringing the curtain down on a journey that included two Olympic Games and more than 200 World Cup starts.
German biathlete Johannes Kühn has announced he is ending his active career after 24 years in the sport, bringing the curtain down on a journey that included two Olympic Games and more than 200 World Cup starts.
Skiing as a sport has evolved significantly over the years, but the fundamentals and principles of training are quite similar to those of old. Ski training was already organized into different seasons in the 1950s.
Jens Burman has been part of the Swedish national team for many years. After a tough season, he has now confirmed that he is retiring.
The Norwegian Ski Association has named its cross-country ski teams for the 2026/2027 season.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and the Norwegian Ski Association have agreed on a new national team deal, settling the terms of his continued involvement with the squad.
Team Engcon won the Pro Team competition last season. Now, they are bringing in three new skiers: two Swedish athletes and a Vasaloppet winner.
Slovak biathlete Julia Machyniakova has announced she is stepping away from elite sport at the age of 25, bringing her World Cup career to a close.
The Swedish Biathlon Association has named its development national biathlon team for the 2026/2027 season.
The regulations prevailed. All three private team athletes have agreed to join the Norwegian national team after their exemption requests were denied – but the battle is not over for Klæbo.
As the winter season draws to a close, cross-country skiers are faced with an important question: When should they begin roller skiing training again?
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