Biathlon: two Norwegian coaches arrive in Estonia
This Tuesday lunchtime, the Estonian Biathlon Federation announced in a press release the recruitment of Norwegian Haavard Gutuboe Bogetveit as coach of its senior national team. He will be working alongside local man Karel Viigipuu, who has already been in place for the past few seasons, to lead the team.
Runner-up overall in the IBU Cup in 2022 and winner of a World Cup podium in a mixed relay, Haavard Gutuboe Bogetveit ended his career three years ago, successfully switching to a coaching role with Team 1.5, based in Lillehammer (Norway).
In addition, Martin Gultvedt Winger, also a former Team 1.5 coach, has been recruited as coach of the national junior team, with Kalev Ermits as his deputy.
Tuuli Tomingas and Susan Kuelm to train outside the federal framework
“Bogetveit and Winger have worked closely together in the past and we hope that this will continue here in Estonia,” explains Kauri Koivu, head of Estonian biathlon.
The senior national team is made up of Regina Ermits, Johanna Talihaerm, Hanna-Brita Kaasik, Mirtel Kaersna, Kretel Kaljumaee, Rene Zahkna, Kristo Siimer, Jakob Kulbin, Mark-Markos Kehva and Yaroslav Neverov.
Tuuli Tomingas and Susan Kuelm will continue training on their own, with Indrek Tobrelutsu as coach, while Mehis Udam will be training in Norway.
Kaetrin Kaersna, Pillerin Vilipuu, Vibeke Marie Vaelbe, Violetta Konopljova, Rasmus Vainomaee, Oskar Orupold, Frederik Marten Vaelbe and Maanus Udam make up the national junior team.
