Norwegian Biathletes Redefine Shooting Speed with Innovative Technique

A new rifle-handling method by Norway's Laegreid and Uldal challenges competitors and highlights struggles for Germany's men's team.

Norwegian biathletes Sturla Holm Laegreid and Martin Uldal introduced a faster rifle-handling technique, significantly reducing time to their first shot.
The method involves reaching for the rifle from below with the left hand instead of over the shoulder, saving critical seconds during competitions.
Martin Uldal's record-breaking 12.9-second standing shoot in Hochfilzen has been recognized as potentially the fastest in biathlon history.
German men's biathlon team faces challenges at the shooting range, with frequent errors undermining their performance in the World Cup season.
Experts suggest that while the Norwegian innovation is groundbreaking, replicating it may be difficult due to the risks and time needed to adapt established routines.