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Germany Captain Joshua Kimmich Faces Biathlon Star Johannes Thingnes Bø in Antholz Exhibition

The lighthearted range contest used close mini-targets rather than official 50‑meter competition conditions.

Overview

  • Kimmich visited Antholz on Sunday and joined Norwegian record-holder Johannes Thingnes Bø for a side-by-side shooting demo at the range.
  • Both missed one plate apiece on the mini-target setup, with Kimmich firing at nearly the same cadence as Bø.
  • Event organizers positioned the targets only a few meters away to emphasize that it was a show exercise rather than a true biathlon test.
  • The International Biathlon Union praised Kimmich's effort in an Instagram post that Bø reshared.
  • The Bayern Munich midfielder also watched the pursuit races with his wife after recently sending a motivational video to Germany's Olympic team with teammates.