Biathlon
Cas allows Russian skiers in Olympics but biathlon remains closed
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has ruled that Russian and Belarusian ski and snowboard athletes can compete as neutrals in the February Olympics. However, the door remains closed for biathlon, a decision welcomed by Swedish figures. The ruling has sparked criticism in the sports world.
Margie Freed, a 28-year-old from Apple Valley, Minnesota, has earned a spot on the United States Olympic biathlon team for the Milan Cortina Games next February. Just three years after her first biathlon race, Freed transitioned from cross-country skiing to the demanding sport that combines endurance with marksmanship. Despite her novice status, her rapid progress has secured her place among elite athletes.
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NBCUniversal's Peacock will feature three documentaries on biathlon, cross-country skiing, and moguls during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. These films highlight U.S. athletes' journeys, including biathletes seeking their first medal and skier Jessie Diggins in her final Olympics. Coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026.
Johan-Olav Botn claimed his second World Cup win of the season in the Östersund sprint. The Norwegian shot perfectly to win ahead of compatriot Martin Uldal. Sweden's Sebastian Samuelsson finished fifth.
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Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson has strongly reacted to the decision allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag in ski sports. He calls it "very strange" since biathlon remains the only individual winter Olympic sport with a complete ban on Russia. Samuelsson emphasizes sports' responsibility in society.