Weather, mood, favorites: everything about the Biathlon World Cup

What makes Nove Mesto so special? The atmosphere. In front of a total of more than 200 spectators, the first World Cup in Nove Mesto eleven years ago was an emotional experience. In the Vysocina Arena with the steep stands behind the shooting range it can be deafeningly loud, making shooting a special test, also for the nerves. In addition, the majority of races take place in the dark in the early evening - the biathletes almost never compete under floodlights. The races take place from Wednesday to February 000th in western Moravia.

Who will win the most medals? For men it could be a Norwegian festival. The team led by five-time Oberhof world champion Johannes Thingnes Bö has achieved six triple successes and many more podium places so far this winter. There are six Norwegians in the lead in the overall World Cup. In addition, after a rule change before the preseason, the Scandinavians have up to six starting places per individual race, and they also won all relay competitions of the current season. Things are more balanced for the women: the overall World Cup leader Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold from Norway, the Italian Lisa Vittozzi and the two French women Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and Julia Simon are the top favorites.

The Norwegian Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold leads the overall World Cup. © APA/afp / MARCO BERTORELLO

What are the Azzurri's chances? The Azzurri experienced a season with ups and downs. Italy's ski hunters are certainly capable of winning medals at the World Cup - even several. Italy is a hot medal contender, especially in the relays. No matter whether in the mixed, men's or women's relay. Vittozzi and Tommaso Giacomel are also (probably) among the favorites in the single mixed. Vittozzi and Giacomel are also Italy's best medal hopes in the individual races. If Dorothea Wierer has gotten back into better shape, “Miss Biathlon” should not be written off.

How is the weather situation? A bit difficult because it is too warm. The temperatures are currently significantly above zero, it rains every now and then and it could be stormy. “We are constantly monitoring the weather forecast and hope for improvement in the second week of the World Cup,” said competition director Vlastimil Jakes to dpa. However, the competitions are not in danger; enough artificial snow has been prepared in advance. “We still have 50 cubic meters of snow in the depot. We're not worried about a lack of snow, but in bad weather like temperatures above zero and rain, the quality of the snow won't be as good as it is in subzero temperatures," Jakes said.

World Cup in Nove Mesto: The program Wednesday, February 7th: Mixed relay (17.20)

Friday, February 9th: Women's sprint (17.20)

Saturday, February 10st: Men's Sprint (17.05)

Sunday, February 11nd: Women's Pursuit (14.30 p.m.) Men's Pursuit (17.05)

Tuesday, February 13th: Women's singles (17.10)

Wednesday, February 14th: Men's singles (17.20)

Thursday, February 15th: Single mixed relay (18.00 p.m.)

Saturday, February 17st: Women's relay (13.45) Men's relay (16.30)

Sunday, February 18nd: Women's mass start (14.15) Men's mass start (16.30 p.m.)

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Weather, mood, favorites: everything about the Biathlon World Cup

The highlight of the winter begins on Wednesday (17.20:XNUMX p.m.) with the mixed relay race in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. We look at the most important topics in the run-up to the World Cup.

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