Tarjei Bø facts for kids
![]() Bø in 2024
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Nationality | Norwegian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Stryn, Norway |
29 July 1988 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 76 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Biathlon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Markane IL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Cup debut | 26 March 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teams | 4 (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medals | 6 (3 gold) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teams | 11 (2011–2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medals | 27 (11 gold) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seasons | 17 (2008/09–present) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individual races | 316 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All races | 396 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individual victories | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All victories | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individual podiums | 71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All podiums | 144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall titles | 1 (2010–11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discipline titles | 5: 2 Sprint (2010–11, 2023–24) 1 Pursuit (2010–11) 1 Mass Start (2020–21) 1 Individual (2021–22) |
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Medal record
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Updated on 25 January 2025. |
Tarjei Bø, born on July 29, 1988, is a famous Norwegian biathlete. He has won many gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships. He also has many victories in the Biathlon World Cup.
Tarjei first competed in the Biathlon World Cup on March 26, 2009, in Russia. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, he won his first Olympic gold medal. This was in the 4 × 7.5 km biathlon relay race. In December 2010, he won his first individual World Cup race. He won a sprint race in Austria. He then won the next pursuit race and helped his team win a relay.
Tarjei is the older brother of another well-known biathlete, Johannes Thingnes Bø. In the 2010-2011 season, Tarjei won the overall Biathlon World Cup title. This means he earned the most points that season. He finished just five points ahead of his teammate Emil Hegle Svendsen.
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Tarjei's Biathlon Journey
Starting Out: Junior Years
Tarjei Bø started his biathlon career strong. At his first Junior World Championships in 2006, he won a gold medal. This was in the individual race. He also earned a silver medal in the pursuit race.
A year later, in Italy, he won another silver medal in the pursuit. He was also part of the Norwegian relay team that won silver. In 2009, at the Junior World Championships in Canada, he had a tough start. He finished 23rd in the individual race. But he bounced back to win bronze medals in both the pursuit and sprint races.
During the 2009 European Championships in Russia, Tarjei was the top biathlete. He won gold medals in all four races he entered. These included individual, sprint, pursuit, and relay events. He made his first World Cup appearance on March 26, 2009. He finished 61st in that race.
Becoming an Olympic Champion (2009–2010)
In the 2009–2010 season, Tarjei kept improving. He did well in the IBU Cup, which helped him join more World Cup races. He performed very well in Pokljuka, finishing fourth. In Oberhof, he was part of the winning Norwegian relay team. In Ruhpolding, his relay team finished second.
On January 29, Tarjei was chosen for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada. He finished 21st in his first Olympic event. Later, he was chosen for the Norwegian relay team. They won the gold medal, beating Austria and Russia. At a World Cup event in Finland, Tarjei helped his mixed team win. He skied the final part of the race.
Winning the Overall World Cup (2010–2011)
Tarjei became a regular member of the Norwegian team in the 2010–2011 season. He started strong with a fourth-place finish in Sweden. On December 5, 2010, he won his first World Cup event. This was a sprint race in Austria. He beat the second-place finisher by a lot. The next day, he won his second World Cup race, a pursuit event. On December 12, he was part of the winning Norwegian relay team.
After these wins, Tarjei took the yellow bib. This meant he was leading the Overall World Cup standings. He continued to do well in other races. In Oberhof, he won two more World Cup victories. These were in the mass start and sprint events. He kept his good form in the United States, with his worst result being sixth place.
On March 3, Tarjei won his first World Championship title. He was part of the Norwegian mixed team. He helped Norway win this event for the first time. Two days later, he finished third in the sprint race. This win also meant he won the Overall Sprint Cup. In the pursuit race, he won another bronze medal.
On March 8, Tarjei won his first individual gold medal. This was in the individual race. He beat the second-place finisher by 40 seconds. Two days later, he won his second gold medal with his relay team. He became the most successful biathlete at those championships. He won five medals in total.
At the end of the season in Norway, Tarjei had a tough sprint race. But in the pursuit race, he made an amazing comeback. He started far behind but finished second. He won the Overall Pursuit Cup. Tarjei had a small lead over Emil Hegle Svendsen for the Overall World Cup. Even though Svendsen won the final race, Tarjei finished eighth. This was enough for him to win the Overall Cup by five points. It was his first time winning this big title.
Continuing Success (2011–2012)
Tarjei had a slow start to the 2011–2012 season. He finished 25th in the individual race. However, he quickly got back on the podium. He finished second in a sprint race. He also came in second in a pursuit race. He was also part of the winning Norwegian relay team.
Olympic Medals
Tarjei Bø has won 6 medals at the Winter Olympics:
- 3 Gold Medals
- 2 Silver Medals
- 1 Bronze Medal
- *The mixed relay was added as an event in 2014.
World Championship Medals
Tarjei has won a total of 27 medals at the Biathlon World Championships:
- 11 Gold Medals
- 7 Silver Medals
- 9 Bronze Medals
- *During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
- **The single mixed relay was added as an event in 2019.
Junior and Youth World Championships
Tarjei also earned 6 medals in his junior career:
- 1 Gold Medal
- 3 Silver Medals
- 2 Bronze Medals
Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Relay |
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Gold | 4th | Silver | 4th |
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4th | 5th | Silver | Silver |
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23rd | Bronze | Bronze | 6th |
World Cup Titles
Tarjei has won 6 World Cup titles in different biathlon events:
- 1 Overall Title
- 1 Individual Title
- 2 Sprint Titles
- 1 Pursuit Title
- 1 Mass Start Title
Season | Discipline |
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2010–11 | Overall |
Sprint | |
Pursuit | |
2020–21 | Mass Start |
2021–22 | Individual |
2023–24 | Sprint |
Individual Race Wins
Tarjei Bø has won 15 individual World Cup races:
- 8 Sprint wins
- 2 Pursuit wins
- 4 Mass Start wins
- 1 Individual win
No. | Season | Date | Location | Discipline | Level |
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1 | 2010/11 | 10 December 2010 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
2 | 11 December 2010 | ![]() |
12.5 km Pursuit | World Cup | |
3 | 7 January 2011 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup | |
4 | 9 January 2011 | ![]() |
15 km Mass Start | World Cup | |
5 | 8 March 2011 | ![]() |
20 km Individual | World Championships | |
6 | 2011/12 | 15 December 2011 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
7 | 2012/13 | 17 February 2013 | ![]() |
15 km Mass Start | World Championships |
8 | 28 February 2013 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup | |
9 | 2017/18 | 2 December 2017 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
10 | 2020/21 | 3 December 2020 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
11 | 17 January 2021 | ![]() |
15 km Mass Start | World Cup | |
12 | 7 March 2021 | ![]() |
12.5 km Pursuit | World Cup | |
13 | 2023/24 | 8 December 2023 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
14 | 2024/25 | 22 December 2024 | ![]() |
15 km Mass Start | World Cup |
15 | 24 January 2025 | ![]() |
10 km Sprint | World Cup |
- * These results are from major biathlon competitions.
Relay Race Wins
Tarjei Bø has been part of 43 winning relay teams:
- 33 Relay wins
- 10 Mixed Relay wins
No. | Season | Date | Location | Discipline | Level | Squad |
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1 | 2009/10 | 7 January 2010 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Hanevold / Svendsen / Bjørndalen) |
2 | 26 February 2010 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | Winter Olympic Games | (with Hanevold / Svendsen / Bjørndalen) | |
3 | 12 March 2010 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Flatland / Berger / Hanevold) | |
4 | 2010/11 | 12 December 2010 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Os / Svendsen / Bjørndalen) |
5 | 3 March 2011 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Berger / Flatland / Bjørndalen) | |
6 | 11 March 2011 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Bjørndalen / Os / Svendsen) | |
7 | 2011/12 | 11 December 2011 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Brattsveen / Berger / Svendsen) |
8 | 9 March 2012 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Bjørndalen / Brattsveen / Svendsen) | |
9 | 2012/13 | 7 February 2013 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Berger / Solemdal / Svendsen) |
10 | 16 February 2013 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Bjørndalen / L'Abée-Lund / Svendsen) | |
11 | 2013/14 | 7 December 2013 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Christiansen / Bjørndalen / Svendsen) |
12 | 2014/15 | 22 January 2015 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Bjørndalen / Bø / Svendsen) |
13 | 6 February 2015 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Horn / Eckhoff / Bø) | |
14 | 2015/16 | 29 November 2015 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Horn / Eckhoff / Bø) |
15 | 15 January 2016 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Bjørndalen / Bø / Svendsen) | |
16 | 13 February 2016 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Birkeland / Bjøntegaard / Bø) | |
17 | 12 March 2016 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Bjørndalen / Bø / Svendsen) | |
18 | 2017/18 | 12 January 2018 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Birkeland / Svendsen / Bø) |
19 | 18 March 2018 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Birkeland / L'Abée-Lund / Bø) | |
20 | 2018/19 | 18 January 2019 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Birkeland / Christiansen / Bø) |
21 | 16 March 2019 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Birkeland / Christiansen / Bø) | |
22 | 2019/20 | 7 December 2019 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Dale / Bjøntegaard / Bø) |
23 | 15 December 2019 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Dale / Bjøntegaard / Bø) | |
24 | 13 February 2020 | ![]() |
Mixed 2x6+2x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Røiseland / Eckhoff / Bø) | |
25 | 7 March 2020 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Christiansen / Dale / Bø) | |
26 | 2020/21 | 6 December 2020 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Christiansen / Bø) |
27 | 20 February 2021 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Championships | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
28 | 14 March 2021 | ![]() |
Mixed 4x6 km Relay | World Cup | (with Eckhoff / Røiseland / Bø) | |
29 | 2021/22 | 4 December 2021 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Bakken / Bø / Christiansen) |
30 | 12 December 2021 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
31 | 8 January 2022 | ![]() |
Mixed 4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Bø / Tandrevold / Røiseland) | |
32 | 23 January 2022 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
33 | 5 February 2022 | ![]() |
Mixed 4x6 km Relay | Winter Olympic Games | (with Røiseland / Eckhoff / Bø) | |
34 | 15 February 2022 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | Winter Olympic Games | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
35 | 2022/23 | 1 December 2022 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Christiansen / Lægreid / Bø) |
36 | 13 January 2023 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Christiansen / Bø) | |
37 | 22 January 2023 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
38 | 2023/24 | 30 November 2023 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Strømsheim / Bø / Christiansen) |
39 | 10 December 2023 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) | |
40 | 7 January 2024 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Strømsheim / Lægreid / Bø | |
41 | 11 January 2024 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Dale-Skjevdal / Christiansen) | |
42 | 20 January 2024 | ![]() |
Mixed 4x6 km Relay | World Cup | (with Arnekleiv / Knotten) / Bø | |
43 | 8 March 2024 | ![]() |
4x7.5 km Relay | World Cup | (with Lægreid / Bø / Christiansen) |
- * These results are from major biathlon competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Tarjei Bø para niños