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The Bö brothers: An emotional farewell at Holmenkollen!
Johannes and Tarjei Bö will end their impressive biathlon careers at Holmenkollen in Oslo on March 20, 2025.
The Bö brothers: An emotional farewell at Holmenkollen!
An important chapter in biathlon history closes at Holmenkollen in Oslo: Johannes Thingnes and Tarjei Bö, two of the sport's biggest stars, will compete in the final competition this weekend. How Laola1 reports, both brothers, who shaped the sporting landscape for over a decade, have decided to retire from the competitive stage for personal and health reasons. Johannes Thingnes Bö, the five-time overall World Cup winner, and Tarjei, Olympic champion and multiple world champion, will officially end their careers in the final sprint, pursuit and mass start competitions.
The emotional farewell performance is accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who travel from Oslo to pay homage to their idol. The younger brother, who went down in history with 23 World Cup gold medals and five Olympic victories, is drawing the line because the strain of sport and the absence from the family became too great. “The next races and points are not that important when you have a family,” explained Bö. The respect of the competition also shows how exceptional these two athletes were Sports show reported.
Farewell to glory days
Despite the opportunity to win more Olympic medals next year, Johannes Bö could not be convinced to continue his career. The gap to his compatriot Sturla Holm Laegreid is too great and the focus is now on the family. The Bö brothers have had a decisive influence on the demanding sport, with Johannes being able to set new standards in both running and shooting. Ole Einar Björndalen, a biathlon icon, expressed surprise at the resignation of the 31-year-old Johannes and emphasized his extraordinary talents.
The biathlon world is facing a turning point as the Bö brothers' withdrawal leaves a huge void. “Biathlon will continue, but it will be different,” says German sports director Felix Bitterling, pointing out that the search for successors must begin. Johannes Bö, considered one of the best athletes in history, may return as a TV pundit in the future, but for now a legend of the sport is saying goodbye.