Biathlon: Johannes Thingnes Boe’s surprise announcement
On Saturday morning, the Norwegian Biathlon Association called a surprise press conference for midday in Ruhpolding (Germany). The reason was kept secret… until Johannes Thingnes Boe, a few minutes before it was due to start, announced on his social networks that he had decided to call time on his biathlon career at the end of the winter.
Although he had been saying for years that his adventure in the world of biathlon would come to an end after the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic season, he has changed his mind. “For 13 years, I’ve been part of the best national team in the world, with the best sponsors in the world behind me. Over the last six seasons, I’ve combined top-level sport with family life. It’s been incredible, but also difficult, he writes. Now I feel the time has come to put family first.”
“According to the plan, I was going to continue for another year, but the Olympic commitment demands even more, including from those around me. I still enjoy competing, but the days of competition are few compared to all the other days, he continues. Let’s enjoy the last few races together, before finishing in Holmenkollen from 20 to 23 March.”
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