The day after the Annecy-Le Grand Bornand stage, Norway confirmed the absence of one of its members when the World Cup resumed in Oberhof in January.
Here is one who is not necessarily going to have a very happy holiday… The day after the Annecy-Le Grand Bornand stage, and at the start of the Christmas break, Norway announced its selection for the resumption of the World Cup, in Oberhof, from January 5. There is a big absentee.
Among the six names revealed by the Scandinavian Federation, we do not find that of Isak Frey. However, he is the current wearer of the blue best young bib.
Unfortunately for him, the biathlete from Lillehammer pays for his poor results last week in France, with a 54th place in the sprint, a 36th place in the pursuit, and a 15th place in the mass start to finish. In the Norwegian men’s team, by far the most competitive, this performance is not sufficient.
Isak Frey ruled out
Thus, it is by respecting the sporting hierarchy that the “Norge” preferred Johan-Olav Botn (1st in the general classification), Vetle Christiansen (5th), Sturla Laegried (6th), Johannes Dale (10th), Sivert Bakken (13th) and Martin Uldal (16th). Isak Frey “only” occupies 22nd place.
In Oberhof, it is Vitalii Mandzyn (30th) who will wear the blue bib. Among the biathletes on the French team, none are under 23 years old and are therefore not affected by this classification.
