Johannes Thingnes Bø
Norwegian biathlete, World Champion
Born
May 16th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Born in 1993, this biathlete excelled in the sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Competed at multiple World Championships and secured several medals. Achieved success at the 2018 Winter Olympics, contributing to Norway's dominance in Olympic biathlon events. Demonstrated exceptional performance in World Cup seasons, establishing top rankings.
Won multiple World Championships in biathlon
Secured two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics
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