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Well, Kaukėnas only has one chance. World Championships, Individual race, 0+0+0+0. He seems to have interest in peaking for WCH and Olympics only.

Are you assuming that getting lapped before the 3rd exchange is not fun?????????

The saddest thing is that I'm missing 90% of biathlon due to work and I watched our relay getting lapped on my phone at a recording studio. You are not going to entice me with darts

One interesting note. In the 2017-18 Biathlon World Cup season, there were 17 nations on the medal table at the end of the season. Pokljuka and Hochfilzen is over and we have 13 nations on the medal table already. From the 2017-18 season we're still missing Belarus (that scored 11 podium spots mostly due to great performances from Domracheva and Nadezhda Skardino whom are both retired), Slovenia, Latvia, Canada, United States and Kazakhstan. And for the 2018-19 season we already have Poland and Switzerland on the medal table from the new nations. Now, Belarus has a realistic chance with Kryuko, Slovenia with Fak, Latvia with Rastorgujevs, Canada (well, perhaps), United States might do it with Dunklee and that would already be more nations on the medal table at the end of the year. Thoughts if any other nation could spring a miracle? Like someone from the East, or perhaps Belgium?

Kinda disappointed that our guys are that slow. It's not surprising for Karol and I know that Tomas is not in shape, but can't wrap my head around the fact that Vytautas is looking rather slow himself.

Okay, starting to believe in that pursuit a little bit less

Pursuit is probably there, points are probably not

Well, that was a heartwarming surprise. Now I need to hope he will have enough ski speed to stay in top 40 with this performance.

It seems that after 8 competitive world cup seasons, getting points for the first time ever might give you a bit confidence Let's just hope he doesn't get too excited before the standing shooting.

Excuse me, would someone care to explain to me what the fuck is going on?

This whole Biathlon thing is starting to feel like TISC when we scramble to find new representation

Yeah, it's a bit disappointing, because it's unlikely to change since Europe is the centre for all of this, so the new representation from other continents can come only from those that can economically handle it. A good example is Asia with South Korea, China, Japan and Kazakhstan. It is hard to imagine another country that could join in on the winter sport action. Philippines? Thailand? India? Well, India tried a few times, would be nice if they continued trying, but I guess it's not easy to motivate yourself losing 10 minutes on the snow

I was talking about new representation. I know Brazil is in it and there's Chile + Argentina from time to time, but I'd like them getting a bit more invested.

Interesting how Norway and Sweden are not in this one... United States, Bulgaria missing out too. On the other side, it's nice to see Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Croatia, Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia trying to improve themselves. There's a lot of space to follow the example of Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia. As for the disappointment section, Denmark and Iceland would come to mind, you'd think they would like to get involved in a sport like this. Would be interesting to see some new Asian representation and South America, but that's a tough ask.

Honestly, I can't express how happy I am. I have this looming feeling that biathlon is dying a bit, so any new nation to join in on the game makes me extremely excited.

It's actually weird to think how Dahlmeier was such a talented prospect that she got to skip the IBU cup step all-together. I still remember when she was up and coming in the WCH and many questioned Germany putting her in responsible relay positions. She had nerves of steel.

Is it weird that I don't tend to feel overly hyped for the championships in 25m pools? Perhaps I'm also a bit spoiled with Rapšys consistent good results as well... On the other hand, this victory is mighty impressive, especially since he doesn't really swim competitive 400m outside Lithuania. I assume he might stop with the backstroke all-together and just work with 200/400 free.

With me working and the other people doing god knows what, there was no one to jinx Paulina today

Makarainen is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You forget there's also a wild bestmen out there insulting everyone

I think that people are forgetting that TISC is a competition about fun and bringing people together. So far, I've witnessed Serbia being bullied out of the bidding process. And lastly, when Mexico agrees to bid with Croatia's and Algeria's chances enhanced, they are STILL being villainised after they've won After the way this process was conducted, I'd love to congratulate @mrv86 on the victory and hosting of TISC, good luck and I'll be waiting for an exciting show

96th, 99th and 100th course time, Diana started training from late November, because we only had two women in the team so she's helping the federation pretty much.

I wonder how our men will do in tomorrow's sprint, that I'll sadly miss. If they keep performing consistently, the battle for 4 starters is a possibility.

Oh, I thought we were still on the topic of Biathlon

Wait, you did it too? I did it in the Olympic individual