Dmytro Pidruchnyi had his best week in biathlon since 2019, finishing 4th in the Oberhof BMW IBU World Cup men’s sprint and 6th in the pursuit. The Ukrainian star earned widespread respect with these strong performances, overcoming years of personal struggles and physical setbacks.

Adding to the heartfelt moments of the week, Pidruchnyi received significant support from fellow biathletes, including Sturla Holm Laegreid, who invited him to pose with the Ukrainian flag during the podium ceremonies—a powerful display of solidarity.

To share the exciting news of his Athlete of the Week win, we enlisted the help of his daughter, who recorded a heartwarming video revealing the honor to her proud father.