Biathlon: changes to the Norwegian team for Hochfilzen
At midday on Monday, theNorwegian Biathlon Association announced its squad for this week’s World Cup in Hochfilzen (Austria).
There have been a number of changes. Firstly, Johannes Dale-Skjevdal, after his hat-trick in the IBU Cup, has earned his place on the top circuit, while Vebjoern Soerum, who seems to have recovered from his injury, is making a comeback. The fact that Sivert Guttorm Bakken has convinced the staff after some fine performances in Östersund (Sweden) means that Isak Frey and Endre Stroemsheim have been relegated to the IBU Cup.
The group is completed by the yellow bib Johan-Olav Botn, Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, Martin Uldal and Sturla Holm Lægreid.
There has also been an adjustment on the women’s side with the arrival of Aasne Skrede, called up for the World Cup for the first time, in place of Ragnhild Femsteinevik. Currently not up to scratch, Femsteinevik is returning home to prepare. Marthe Kraakstad Johansen, Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, Marit Oeygard, Maren Kirkeeide and Karoline Knotten are all back in the squad.
Norway’s selection for the Hochfilzen 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 🇳🇴
- Vebjoern Soerum – Søndre Ål Sportsklubb 🇳🇴
- 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 Hochfilzen Biathlon World Cup 🇦🇹
Friday 12 December
- 11.25am: Men’s 10km sprint
- 2.15pm: women’s 7.5 km sprint
Saturday 13 December
- 12.00: men’s 12.5 km pursuit
- 2.15pm: Women’s 4x6km relay
Sunday 14 December
- 12.00: Men’s 4×7.5 km relay
- 2.45pm: women’s 10km pursuit
