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Johannes Thingnes Boe, world's top biathlete, to retire one year before Olympics


Published on 2025-01-18 19:05:27 - MSN
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  • Norway's Johannes Thingnes B
  • , the world's top male biathlete, announced he will retire after this season instead of after the 2026 Olympics. B
  • , 31, held a tearful press conference Saturday in Ruhpolding,

Johannes Thingnes Boe, the world's top biathlete, has announced his retirement from the sport, which will occur one year before the next Winter Olympics. Boe, who has dominated biathlon with numerous World Cup titles and Olympic medals, cited a desire to spend more time with his family and explore other interests as his reasons for retiring. His decision comes as a surprise to many in the biathlon community, given his peak performance and young age. Boe's retirement will leave a significant void in the sport, as he has been a central figure in elevating biathlon's global profile. His last season is expected to be filled with tributes and celebrations of his remarkable career.

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