Biathlon: Norway announces its squad for Oberhof
At midday on Monday, the day after the end of the Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie) stage, theNorwegian Biathlon Association announced its selection for the World Cup, scheduled for early January in Oberhof (Germany).
The main news concerns Isak Frey’s relegation to the IBU Cup. Although he wears the blue bib of best U23 rider and is currently a member of the top 25 in the overall rankings, he will have to pay the price for the Norwegian density. Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Johan-Olav Botn, Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, Johannes Dale-Skjevdal, Sturla Holm Lægreid and Martin Uldal will be competing in Germany.
There were no changes on the women’s side, with Marthe Kraakstad Johansen, Maren Kirkeeide, Karoline Knotten, Aasne Skrede, Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold and Marit Oeygard all returning to the squad.
Norway’s selection for the Oberhof Biathlon World Cup 🇩🇪
Men
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken – Vingrom IL 🇳🇴
- Johan-Olav Botn – Stårheim IL 🇳🇴
- Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen – Geilo IL 🇳🇴
- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal – Fet SSK 🇳🇴
- Sturla Holm Lægreid – Bærums Skiklub 🇳🇴
- Martin Uldal – Birkenes IL 🇳🇴
Ladies
- Marthe Kraakstad Johansen – Bossmo & Ytteren IL 🇳🇴
- Maren Kirkeeide – Markane IL 🇳🇴
- Karoline Knotten – Vingrom IL 🇳🇴
- Aasne Skrede – Geilo IL 🇳🇴
- Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold – Fossum IF 🇳🇴
- Marit Oeygard – Skrautvål IL 🇳🇴
The full programme for the Oberhof Biathlon World Cup 🇩🇪
Thursday 8 January
- 2.10pm: Men’s 10km sprint
Friday 9 January
- 2.25pm: women’s 7.5km sprint
Saturday 10 January
- 12.00: men’s 12.5 km pursuit
- 2.25pm: Women’s 4x6km relay
Sunday 11 January
- 11.00am: Men’s 4×7.5km relay
- 2.30pm: women’s 10 km pursuit
