THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BIATHLON ...

IBU EVENTS IBU VERANSTALTUNGENChanging Times in OsloOslo im Zeichen des WandelsEditor AutorJerry KOKESH – USAMember IBU Information CommitteeMitglied IBU InformationskomiteeOriginal language EnglishOriginalfassung Englisch8Oslo has been a stop on the Biathlon World Cup circuitfor many years. However, Trondheim took over the hostingduties in 2009, while the legendary HolmenkollenSki Stadium was being rebuilt.This March, the biathletes returned to a new but notquite-finishedHolmenkollen. Although there were manyphysical changes, the friendly and noisy stadium atmospheredid not change. The crowds came out in force towatch great competitions and say good-bye to some retir-e.on Ruhrgas IBU World Cup BiathlonOslo Holmenkollen NOR16.03. – 21.03.2010ing athletes, while a new generation of biathletes movedinto the limelight.Oslo is a favorite stop for virtually everyone on the WorldCup circuit, for different reasons. Oslo is the only stop onthe annual circuit in a major city and since the end of theseason is near, many people make at least one trip to thecity center for shopping or a bit of culture. The tracks atHolmenkollen are legendary and filled with spectacularvistas which make training a treat. At the same time, mostof the teams stay in a couple of close-by hotels, unlikemost World Cup stops where the teams are spread out atmany different hotels. This closeproximity offers a great opportunityto socialize with biathlonfriends someplace other thanat the venue. At the same time,spring is always right around the36 biathlonworld The official Magazine of the IBU 20 I 2010