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New Biathlon Shooting Range in Vuokatti, Finland, Attracts International Team, Including Team USA

This fall, Vuokatti, Finland, became the setting for a groundbreaking biathlon training and testing facility, merging state-of-the-art technology with the winter sport’s unique demands. Developed by the University of Jyväskylä’s Sport Technology Unit, the shooting range allows biathletes to practice on electronic targets, providing instant feedback on accuracy for both athletes and coaches. The range offers eight shooting areas: six […]
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IBU Announces Changes to Biathlon Rules Ahead of 2024-25 Season

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The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has released several fundamental changes for the 2024-25 season. These changes primarily concern the point system as well as the prize money awarded to athletes during World Cup and World Championship events. However changes regarding bibs, starting systems, etc. were also part of the IBU announcement. Biathlon is regulated by the IBU and not the […]
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Former Biathlon President Indicted On Corruption Charges

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Former President of the International Biathlon Union ‘IBU,’ Anders Besseberg, has been indicted by the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) on corruption charges. The accused supposedly accepted bribes through cars, watches, prostitutes, and hunting trips. Besseberg was president of the IBU from 1992-2018 and allegedly accepted bribes from the Russian delegation between 2009-2018 […]
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