Johannes Thingnes Bø

Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies, biathlon world calls it unbelievable

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died and is now being mourned by the entire biathlon world. Bakken was 27 years old.

Sweden third – despite Brandt's accident

The Swedish men's biathlon team did just like the women's - they took the victory straight away in the relay on their home turf in Östersund. Viktor Brandt was gone with the wind. It was a nightmare, a huge disappointment, says Brandt, whose Swedish team still climbed to third place.

Samuelsson: I'll miss the hassle with Thingnes Bø

Sebastian Samuelsson and Johannes Thingnes Bø have had many fights – not least verbal. But now the teasing but heartfelt bickering is over. It has been a lot of fun and now you are missing out on it so it feels sad, says Sebastian Samuelsson, who instead hopes to take over the biathlon throne from the Norwegian.

Guide: Scandal overshadows biathlon premiere

Johannes Thingnes Bø has abdicated and Queen Julia Simon has admitted fraud and is temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the Swedish stars have shown great form. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup premiere in biathlon in Östersund.

Norway Targets 35 Medals at Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina

After a brilliant Olympic Games last time in China, Norway has the goal of bringing home 35 medals in the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina in February.

Samuelsson Steals the Show at Biathlon World Cup Finale

In the last World Cup race, Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson struck. When everything was about the Bø brothers, the 27-year-old stole the show and thrilled the Norwegian audience when he crossed the finish line first. I did it with love, he says in SVT.

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

With the victory in the pursuit, Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid secured the win in the overall World Championship. Thus, Lægreid ruined the party for teammate Johannes Thingnes Bø, who is ending his career after the biathlon World Championship final in Holmenkollen.

Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Johannes Thingnes Bø got the best possible start to his farewell weekend in the World Cup. The Norwegian won the sprint in front of the home crowd in Holmenkollen.

Tarjei Bø's Illness Threatens to End Career Without Final Race

Debacle in the Final Shoot for Samuelsson

The Swedish biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson seemed to be challenging for a podium spot in the mass start at the World Cup in Slovenian Pokljuka. Then came three misses in the final shooting and a final 12th place. The best Swedish athlete instead became reserve Jesper Nelin, who finished fifth.

Thingnes Bø ill – skips World Cup weekend

Samuelsson wins again: "I'll take a lot with me"

Sebastian Samuelsson took his sixth individual victory in his career, and the first for the season, when he won the pursuit in the World Cup in Nove Mesto. This after completely faultless shooting and with a large margin. It means a lot, he says.

Norwegian Biathlon Stars Bø Brothers Begin Farewell Tour in Stockholm

The Norwegian biathlon giants Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Bø got extra energy ahead of the three last biathlon competitions of their lives through the show competition at Stockholm Stadium. It was a fantastic tribute, moving and special to get it from the Swedish people, says Thingnes Bø.

Finnish Triumph: Seppälä and Minkkinen Edge Out Rivals in Biathlon Thriller

It became Finnish at the top in the Biathlon Competition at Stockholm's stadium. Tero Seppälä and Suvi Minkkinen won the single mixed relay ahead of Martin Ponsiluoma and Hanna Öberg in a dramatic final in front of a sold-out arena, around 10,000 spectators.

The Swedes close to a medal – fell in the decisive shooting

It was a highly dramatic ending to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Two Swedes were involved when everything was to be decided in the mass start – but failed to keep their shooting together. I lose focus, says Jesper Nelin to SVT.

The Bø Brothers' Success - Championship Gold Together

In the very last World Championship relay for the Bø brothers, Norway delivered a dominant performance in the Biathlon World Championship. The gold medal became their last in a championship context together.

Sweden missed out on World Championship medal – shot at bronze

It was no World Championship medal for Ella Halvarsson and Sebastian Samuelsson in the single mixed relay. The Swedish biathlon duo finished fifth, after Samuelsson shot away the bronze in the final shooting. We didn't have the best skis, says Halvarsson in SVT.

New Swedish Medal Miss - New Gold for Bø

The Swedish biathlon men continue to struggle at the World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, and missed a medal in the pursuit. Just like in the sprint, Johannes Thingnes Bø won ahead of the surprise Campbell Wright.

Bø surpassed Bjørndalen: "Impressive"

Now Johannes Thingnes Bø is the greatest biathlete of all time in World Championship contexts. He won the sprint in Lenzerheide, which gave him a 21st World Championship gold, one more than the legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen. It means a lot, says the Norwegian.

The Shooting Struggle Continues: "I'm Extremely Disappointed"

He loves sprint and had high hopes ahead of the World Championship sprint. But Martin Ponsiluoma's shooting problems continue – five misses and a 27th place. I'm bloody disappointed, he says.

Swedish medal miss again – Bø makes history in World Championship

Sweden has had a nightmare start to the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. In the men's sprint, all Swedish athletes finished outside the top ten, while Norwegian star Johannes Thingnes Bø made history with his 21st World Championship gold.

The Star Shot Away Norway - Exposed to Online Hate

Last year, she shot away Norway's gold chance in the single mixed relay at the World Championship on the final stretch. This year, Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold shot away the medal chance in the mixed relay on the first stretch – and was exposed to hate speech afterwards. It's despicable, says Johannes Thingnes Bø to Norwegian TV2.

Guide: Everything you need to know about the Biathlon World Championship

Can Sebastian Samuelsson repeat last year's success? Will Elvira Öberg find her form after the illness? And will Norwegian legend Johannes Thingnes Bø get a dream finish in his last championship? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Biathlon World Championship.

Norwegian Winner's Message: Retiring

Biathlon star Tarjei Bø is retiring, just like his little brother. The news came after the 36-year-old's victory in the sprint in Antholtz. Now I can tell you that I'm quitting at the top, at least for today. Maybe this was my last victory, he says to NRK.