Biathlon-Norwegian Tarjei Boe confirms retirement after season ends


FILE PHOTO: Biathlon - Biathlon World Championships - Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic - February 17, 2024 Norway's Tarjei Boe in action during the men's 4x7.5km relay REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo

(Reuters) - Norwegian biathlete Tarjei Boe has decided to retire at the end of the season and will not defend his two Olympic titles at next year's Milan-Cortina Games, he said on Friday.

The announcement comes days after his younger brother, Johannes Thingnes Boe, also announced his retirement from the sport.

The older Boe, 36, has three gold medals from the Winter Olympics: one from the 2010 edition in Vancouver in the relay, and two from the 2022 Games in Beijing in the relay and mixed relay.

He will conclude his career with a final race on home soil in Holmenkollen, Oslo, in March.

(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Christian Radnedge)

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Others

Paralympics-Ukraine modifies uniform after IPC ban on national maps
Alpine skiing-Italy's Brignone ends season early after winning two Olympic golds
Olympics-Medal from first modern Olympics fetches three times estimate at auction
Lawn bowler Izzat stays grounded on the road to Glasgow
Alpine skiing-Goggia wins super-G to stretch World Cup lead
Sailing-United States win in Sydney for first SailGP victory since 2023
Alpine skiing-Odermatt wins first downhill since Olympics in Swiss sweep
Alpine skiing-Aicher and Robinson put pressure on super-G leader Goggia
Sailing-Australia win two races but Spain seize lead on opening day at Sydney SailGP event
Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows

Others Also Read