Biathlon: Norway unveils its squad for the first IBU Cup in Otepää
On Tuesday lunchtime, theNorwegian Biathlon Association made official its selection for the first IBU Cup, scheduled for 6 to 9 March in Otepää (Estonia).
With their horizons closed in the World Cup, Johannes Dale-Skjevdal and Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen lead the men’s group… with Isak Frey, the overall leader, Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Johan-Olav Botn and Joergen Sæter in their wake. Sverre Dahlen Aspenes has been withdrawn from the group since the last IBU Cup tour.
On the women’s side, Juni Arnekleiv, Frida Dahl, Karoline Knotten, Frida Dokken, Synna Owren and Gro Randby will be on the Estonian tracks.
Norway’s selection for the IBU Biathlon Cup in Otepää 🇪🇪
Ladies
- Juni Arnekleiv (Dombås IL) 🇳🇴
- Frida Dahl (Steinkjer SK) 🇳🇴
- Karoline Erdal (Førde IL) 🇳🇴
- Frida Dokken (Svene IL) 🇳🇴
- Synne Owren (Vingrom IL) 🇳🇴
- Gro Randby (Ivrig IL) 🇳🇴
Men
- Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen (Geilo IL) 🇳🇴
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken (Vingrom IL) 🇳🇴
- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (Fet SK) 🇳🇴
- Joergen Sæter (Os IL) 🇳🇴
- Isak Frey (Bærums Skiklub) 🇳🇴
- Johan-Olav Botn (Stårheim IL) 🇳🇴
The full programme for the IBU Biathlon Cup in Otepää 🇪🇪
Thursday 6 March
- 9.40am: women’s 7.5km sprint
- 1.00 pm: men’s 10 km sprint
Saturday 8 March
- 9.45am: women’s 10 km pursuit
- 12.30pm: Men’s 12.5 km pursuit
Sunday 9 March
- 10.45am: women’s 60 12 km mass-start
- 1.30pm: men’s 60 15 km mass-start
