Career
Early career (2009–2019)
In 2009, Johannes Thingnes Bø competed in the sprint at the Hovedlandsrennet in Beitostølen, securing a medal in the relay alongside Jarle Midthjell Gjørven, Runar Netland, and Johan Eirik Meland. Later that year, he won two gold medals at the Norwegian National Championships in roller ski shooting in Vik i Sogn, in the Men's 17 category, in both the sprint and pursuit events. Thingnes Bø's international success began in 2010 and 2011, earning several medals. In 2012, he became a three-time junior world champion and joined the Norwegian senior national team.Breakthrough and dominance: 2018/19 season
Johannes Thingnes Bø emerged as a dominant force in the 2018/19 World Cup season. Overcoming a pre-season back injury, Thingnes Bø won six of the first eight individual races and led the World Cup standings by 116 points before Christmas. He continued his exceptional form into the new year, securing podium finishes in every race until the events in Soldier Hollow. During the 2019 Biathlon World Championships in Östersund, Thingnes Bø won the sprint and three team-event gold medals, adding to his World Cup dominance. He set a record for most individual victories in a single World Cup season, with 16 wins, surpassing Martin Fourcade's record of 14.2019/20 season: Parental leave and continued success
Despite taking parental leave in January 2020, Thingnes Bø maintained his dominance and won the World Cup title for a second consecutive year. His season highlights included victories in Hochfilzen, Le Grand-Bornand, and Nové Město, as well as a strong performance at the World Championships in Antholz-Anterselva, where he won six medals, including individual gold in the mass start.. The 2019/20 season concluded amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with events in Kontiolahti held without spectators and others canceled. Thingnes Bø secured the overall World Cup title in a dramatic final race, edging out retiring rival Martin Fourcade by two points.Later career and achievements
Thingnes Bø continued to excel in subsequent seasons, cementing his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. His achievements include multiple World Cup titles, Olympic medals, and recognition with the Holmenkollen Medal in 2021 for his contributions to the sport.Awards and honors
* Holmenkollen Medal (2021)Biathlon results
All results are sourced from theOlympic Games
''8 medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)'' :''*The mixed relay was added as an event in 2014.''World Championships
''43 medals (23 gold, 14 silver, 6 bronze)'' :''*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.'' :''**The single mixed relay was added as an event in 2019.''World Cup
Season standings
*Standings through 23 March 2025Individual podiums
* 91 victories – (40 Sp, 27 Pu, 16 MS, 6 Ind, 2 Short Ind) * 143 podiums :''*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include theTeam podiums
* 43 victories – (28 Relays, 12 Mixed relays, 3 Single mixed relays) * 75 podiumsDistinctions
National distinctions
*2012 – ''Karolineprisen'' – awarded national talents within culture and sports.Personal life
Johannes Thingnes Bø married Hedda Kløvstad Dæhli on 30 June 2018. The couple has two children: a son, Gustav, born in January 2020, and a daughter, Sofia, born in the summer of 2023. He is the younger brother of fellow biathleteReferences
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