Biathlon: Norway strengthens for the IBU Cup in Arber
On Monday lunchtime, theNorwegian Biathlon Association announced the names of the biathletes selected for the IBU Biathlon Cup, scheduled for 8-11 January in Arber (Germany).
Isak Frey, who is no longer in the World Cup group, has moved down a circuit and will be the Norwegian leader in the German races. Vebjoern Soerum, who is back after a back injury, will also be taking part, as will Kasper Kalkenberg, Martin Nevland, Sverre Dahlen Aspenes and Vetle Paulsen. Endre Stroemsheim is still not ready.
On the women’s side, Frida Dokken, Juni Arnekleiv, Karoline Erdal, Marit Ishol Skogan, Ragnhild Femsteinevik and Siri Skar and have been selected.
Norway’s selection for the IBU Biathlon Cup in Arber 🇩🇪
Men
- Isak Frey – Bærums Skiklub 🇳🇴
- Kasper Kalkenberg – Skonseng UL 🇳🇴
- Martin Nevland – Figgjo IL 🇳🇴
- Sverre Dahlen Aspenes – Skatval IL 🇳🇴
- Vetle Paulsen – Lier IL 🇳🇴
- Vebjoern Soerum – Søndre Ål Sportsklubb 🇳🇴
Ladies
- Frida Dokken – Svene IL 🇳🇴
- Juni Arnekleiv – Dombås IL 🇳🇴
- Karoline Erdal – Førde IL 🇳🇴
- Marit Ishol Skogan – Steinkjer SK 🇳🇴
- Ragnhild Femsteinevik – Hålandsdal IL 🇳🇴
- Siri Skar – Try IL 🇳🇴
The full programme for the IBU Biathlon Cup in Arber 🇩🇪
Thursday 8 January
- 10.30 am: Men’s 15 km individual short
- 2.30pm: Women’s individual short 12.5 km
Saturday 10 January
- 10.45am: Men’s 10km sprint
- 2.30pm: women’s 7.5 km sprint
Sunday 11 January
- 10.45 am: Men’s 12.5 km pursuit
- 1.30pm: women’s 10 km pursuit
