Biathlon: Norway at the European Championships with Juni Arnekleiv, Johannes Dale-Skjevdal and Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen
In the same press release announcing the group selected for the World Championships in Lenzerheide (Switzerland), the Norwegian Biathlon Association announced on Monday lunchtime the names of the athletes selected for the European Championships in Martell-Val Martello (Italy).
With the staff having to make some choices, a number of top names will be performing in Italy from 29 January to 2 February. The men will include Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, Johannes Dale-Skjevdal, Isak Frey, Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Sverre Dahlen Aspenes, Johan-Olav Botn and Vetle Paulsen.
The women’s team will also be represented by Juni Arnekleiv, Marthe Kraakstad Johansen, Siri Skar, Karolne Erdal, Emilie Kalkenberg and Gro Randby.
The Norwegian selection for the European Biathlon Championships in Martell-Val Martello 🇮🇹
Ladies
- Juni Arnekleiv (Dombås IL) 🇳🇴
- Marthe Kraakstad Johansen (Bossmo og Yttern IL) 🇳🇴
- Siri Skar (Try Idrettslag) 🇳🇴
- Karoline Erdal (Førde IL) 🇳🇴
- Emilie Kalkenberg (Skonseng UL) 🇳🇴
- Gro Randby (Ivrig IL) 🇳🇴
Men
- Sverre Dahlen Aspenes (Skatval Skilag) 🇳🇴
- Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen (Geilo IL) 🇳🇴
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken (Vingrom IL) 🇳🇴
- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (Fet SK) 🇳🇴
- Isak Frey (Bærums Skiklub) 🇳🇴
- Johan-Olav Botn (Stårheim IL) 🇳🇴
- Vetle Paulsen (Lier IL) 🇳🇴, only for the sprint/chase
The full programme for the Martell-Val Martello European Biathlon Championships 🇮🇹
Wednesday 29 January
- 10.30 am: Women’s 15 km individual
- 2.30pm: Men’s 20 km individual
Friday 31st January
- 10.45: women’s 7.5 km sprint
- 2.15pm: Men’s 10km sprint
Saturday 1st February
- 11.00: women’s 10 km pursuit
- 1.45pm: Men’s 12.5 km pursuit
Sunday 2 February
- 10.45am: Women’s 4x6km relay
- 1.45pm: Men’s 4×7.5km relay
