Dorothea Wierer: On the way to the last Olympics in South Tyrol!

Dorothea Wierer: On the way to the last Olympics in South Tyrol!

Biathlon icon Dorothea Wierer has activated summer mode and is enjoying her free time after an intensive season. The 35-year-old athlete, who comes from South Tyrol, spends her time on vacation and demonstrates a number of leisure activities, including taking part in a sporting event back home. Despite her successes, Wierer also has to deal with a challenging final season. In the past World Cup season she was able to reach the top ten places several times, but remained without a podium finish.

Wierer has an impressive sporting record. She is a four-time world champion and a total of 21 times World Cup winner, including her relay successes. At the 2020 World Championships in Antholz she triumphed twice, taking gold and silver. However, she only won her last gold medal in the relay in Oberhof in 2023. The past year was marked by absences due to illness, which made it difficult for her to reach her full potential.

Outlook for the 2026 Olympic Games

Wierer is now looking forward to the Olympic Games, which are scheduled to take place in her hometown of South Tyrol in 17 months. In an interview, she expressed that she wants to work hard to fully enjoy what the event has to offer. She feels happy about the decision to compete in Italy and aims to achieve the best possible result. However, there is speculation about her possible retirement after the Games in February 2026.

A farewell in 2026 is considered likely. Wierer herself said that it was unclear whether she would end her career immediately after the Olympic Games or whether she would like to continue the season. Nevertheless, she already seems to have plans for the time after her active career and is looking forward to starting something new.

Preparations for the season and upcoming competitions

After a tough last season, Wierer plans to do better in the new biathlon season. The start of the new competition season is already approaching. The first competition will take place on November 30th in Kontiolahti, Finland, and the athlete is full of anticipation to finally be able to actively compete again.

The upcoming season will be crucial for Wierer, both as an athlete and in terms of her possible future in the sport. The statistics and race data in the biathlon scene, which can be found on platforms such as Real Biathlon, help analyze and compare their performances. This data includes, but is not limited to, start times, split times and shooting periods that are important for evaluating your performance.

Before Wierer thinks about the 2026 Olympics, there is still time to optimize her fitness and form for the upcoming competitions. With her impressive track record and the support of her fans, she can start the new season optimistically.

Considering her achievements and the challenges ahead, it is clear that Dorothea Wierer has left an outstanding chapter in biathlon history and may soon be aiming for a crowning achievement.

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