EDER Simon

In a dazzling display of accuracy at the shooting range, Vanessa Voigt and Justus Strelow clinched victory in the Antholz Single Mixed Relay. Both needed only one extra bullet. Although it may be hard to believe, this is Germany's first-ever win in this format. The battle for second place unfolded fiercely between the relay teams of Norway and Austria. On the final lap Vetle Christiansen emerged victorious over Simon Eder, adding an extra layer of excitement to the race.

It is Antholz 2023; finishing ninth in the men’s 12.5 km pursuit, with one penalty is the 2002 IBU Junior 15 km individual World Champion Simon Eder who by the way, also had one penalty in winning that title. 21 years have passed and Eder still fights for top places every week. In his long career, he has “done it all,” racking up 462 World Cup starts with 47 podiums (individual and relays), won two Olympic relay medals, and five IBU WCH medals including a Silver mixed relay medal in 2021. He is known as one of the best shots in biathlon, recently completing a streak of 114 consecutive prone hits!