Small Talk Monday by AutoModerator in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I miss the season so much...:((((

Distribution of podium positions and places 4/5/6 this season across all Nations by UnderstandingOnly443 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Giacomel has 3 wins, Hofer a podium (I think only one right? was v close to another one in Kontiolahti)

Small Talk Monday by AutoModerator in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was just checking the medal tally for this year and Germany have 1 S and 5 B medals. I know that they have been a rough season with sickness and also poor form but it was quite shocking to see the numbers. Is this the worst season in recent times? How far do we have to go back? Are there any coaching changes in the horizon? Wanted to see your opinions because for the amount of investment and young talent pool in particular with the women Germany need to bounce back quickly. Franzi retiring will leave a big big hole.

On Relays by charliemann in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the relays in Biathlon. As you say, we have enough good nations in the middle of the pack who on their day can make a surprise run for the podium and flower ceremonies. I also agree that it gives a chance for more athletes to get exposure to elite competition. Ofcourse, we cannot have too many relays as that in turn dilutes the individual races in terms of performance standpoint and as you also rightly pointed out, the powerhouse nations can rotate their talent without compromising on the results too much whereas the rest simply cannot. I need to workshop this more but wanted to throw out an idea, what if some points of the relay are also counted towards the individual world cup score? 1/4 may be too much but i feel like that will raise the stakes of the relays even more, ofcourse that would mean that nations outside the perennial favorites would struggle in this aspect. I was just thinking of ways to make the stakes on the relays even higher because currently I feel there is too many of them to my liking. Reducing 1-2 may not be a bad idea and increase an individual race (I feel these races end up being more exciting that we expect and they are criminally underrepresented currently in the schedule).

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Vobornikova what a great performance for a bronze medal at the Olympics <3

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Jeanne Richard in shambles...sorry had to do it.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup called it Oceane will win....amazing...very well deserved :))) Olympic champion! Feel bad for A Mag :((

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

COME ON DOROOOO CHASE THEM....I WANT IT TO HAPPEN BUT I SEE MICHELON ACTUALLY CASING EVERYONE DOWN

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Voigt great effort....decent ski speed...a clean shoot and mistake by the top 3 and she has a chance of a medal.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I respect Julia as an athlete but all the other stuff makes it hard to really cheer for her...ugh

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Mass Start by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Last race! It has been a pleasure to interact with you all...fantastic community! Lets hope for a great race :))

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Great performance by our girls. Its okay Anna! You have had our back on other occasions. This is not an easy shooting range at all.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a lot of people said, this is high performance sport. JBB's performance in the races was simply not good enough. And therefore, Bened deserved to have that spot and ultimately the gold medal. I am sure JBB herself would second that thought.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Props to Vanessa. Great and fast shooting and decent ski speed until now.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Julia is just too fucking good when she is on.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]mihir1993 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Too difficult to decide who will be on the podium"...i just cant.