Vote: Surprise Athlete of the World Championships 2025

The best thing about the World Championships? There is always room for surprises! From winning gold to stepping on that podium for the first time these athletes left no one cold. But which one deserves the Surprise Athlete of the World Championships title?

Maren Kirkeeide (NOR) showed how well she shoots when it counts. From securing the silver to Norway in women's relay to winning bronze in the women's mass start she really proved she has what it takes. Suvi Minkkinen (FIN) returned Finland back to the World Champs medals five years after the last one. With the sprint bronze she had an awesome start to the competitions in Lenzerheide.

Endre Stroemsheim (NOR) waited until the final Sunday to really showcase his skills. He became a double gold medalist with a mass start win and men's relay win. Oceane Michelon (FRA) took her first solo podium and in what way. She won silver in the women's mass start as well as gold with the women's relay team.

Which one of them deserves the Surprise Athlete of the World Championships title? Cast in your vote now - you have until Wednesday 14 CET.

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