Anna Magnusson Extends Impressive Biathlon Podium Streak in Hochfilzen

Sweden’s Anna Magnusson continued her stellar 2025 biathlon season with her fourth consecutive podium finish at the pursuit race in Hochfilzen on December 14. Magnusson claimed second place, finishing 11 seconds behind Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi, who delivered a flawless shooting performance to secure victory. Norwegian Maren Kirkeeide rounded out the podium in third, finishing 39.5 seconds behind Vittozzi.

Starting the race in third place wearing the yellow leader's vest, Magnusson made a strong showing but couldn’t match Vittozzi’s final sprint. Despite this, she retained her position as the overall World Cup leader. Reflecting on her season, Magnusson expressed joy and surprise, saying, "I don’t know what to say. It’s incredibly fun. I really enjoyed today" and added, "It feels absolutely incredible. I already feel that this season has exceeded all my expectations."

Other Swedish contenders also performed well, with Elvira Öberg climbing from 29th to finish fifth, Hanna Öberg placing 11th, Ella Halvarsson 23rd, and Linn Gestblom 26th. Magnusson’s consistent podium finishes this season include second-place sprint and third-place pursuit results earlier this month, demonstrating her continued rise in the sport.

As the 2025 biathlon season progresses, Magnusson’s form and leadership position make her one of Sweden’s top athletes to watch in upcoming events.