Following his brother: Tarjei Bø announces retirement

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Bø recently announced his retirement, and now his older brother, Tarjei Bø, has decided to follow suit. Tarjei made this announcement after the sprint event at the World Cup stage in Antholz.

Details: After winning the sprint, Tarjei addressed the press, and when asked about the emotional nature of the race, he revealed the shocking news for biathlon fans: this season will be his last.

Quote: "Just five minutes ago, I told Norwegian media that this will be my final season. This is my first victory here, and I told myself that if I won, I’d announce it. I want this decision to receive maximum attention, and there’s no better moment to share it than after a victory.

It’s been a good day, my wife is here, it was a great win, so I feel this is the perfect time to say it. Now, I just want to enjoy the rest of the season,” said Tarjei.

Reminder: For the 36-year-old Tarjei Bø, this season marks his 17th in the World Cup. He has competed in four Olympic Games, earning three gold medals, and has claimed 12 victories across various World Cup stages.