The world champion Lars Khelge Birkeland finished career
The Norwegian biathlonist Lars Khelge Birkeland declared completion of career. "Came to tell time thanks and forgive to my first love. After a sad last season with diseases and an unsuccessful form this summer and in the fall I made an attempt to return to good standards. Unfortunately, I did not manage it, and I understood that this era of life came to an end. It was fine, difficult and fascinating travel on a roller coaster which began nearly 24 years ago. The last 14 years I was the professional athlete. At me never was the plan of B, but for these years I put all heart and soul in sports...