U.S. Biathlon president Max Cobb named new IBU secretary general
Cobb brings 16 years of experience leading U.S. Biathlon to the International Biathlon Union (IBU). The U.S. winter sports veteran will relocate to work at the IBU’s Salzburg, Austria-based headquarters
IBU implements full fluor ban
International Biathlon Union suspends Russia and Belarus over invasion of Ukraine
The IBU joins a long list of organizations and events to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes over the ongoing war in Ukraine
Ukrainian Paralympian withdraws after learning her father was captured
Paralympian biathlete Anastasiia Laletina didn’t race Tuesday after hearing her father was being held prisoner by Russian soldiers
Biathlon competitor heading home after collapsing at finish line
She is feeling fine after receiving medical attention, but will not compete again in Beijing
Brrrrr! Frigid weather affecting Olympic performances
Temperatures expected to start dropping with a cold week coming up. In the mountain clusters of Yanqing and Zhangjiakou, temperatures have been close to zero degrees Fahrenheit, which is about minus-18 Celsius. With strong winds, it feels even colder due to the wind chill factor.
Living conditions at the Beijing quarantine hotels under fire as athletes sound off on social media
Several athletes have voiced their frustration at the lack of proper food and cleanliness
IBU sanctions national federations in possession of prohibited fluorine wax
IBU prepares for return of fans at IBU Summer Biathlon World Championships
Triathlon Bubble a Success - Federation Focus
Also: Final taekwondo qualifier for Olympics and Paralympics; Belarus loses Biathlon World Cup event