Biathlon superstar suddenly sends a sign of life after a long time of suffering

After a serious back injury, the Italian Lisa Vittozzi returns to biathlon sport. Your goal: Olympics 2026.

Milan-It was a shock for the biathlon world when Lisa Vittozzi, the celebrated overall World Cup winner of the 2023/24 season, suddenly disappeared out of the spotlight. She wanted to start the following season with high expectations, but a back injury in November forced her to pause the entire 2024/25 season. “It was a shock and I had to take the time to deal with it,” said Vittozzi recently at a media day of the Italian winter sports association.

Biathlon star returns after a bad injury

The injury came at a very unfavorable time, because the 30-year-old was in the best form and ready to defend her title. But the pain was too severe, and Vittozzi had to make a heavy heart to make the season. “It was four very hard months, both physically and mentally,” she described the stressful phase. “Not being able to participate in competitions was destabilizing.”

Vittozzi is currently participating in a special rehabilitation program to keep the pain under control and slowly get used to the stress of competitive sports. “I am satisfied because I feel progress every day. That makes me much more relaxed,” she explained optimistic. Her gaze is already focused on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Antholz, where she wants to celebrate her first Olympic victory.

Vittozzi have taught the past few months to take the necessary time to relax. “I learned that you should follow the signals of the body and head and take your space and breaks,” reflects the biathlete. These findings could help her deal better with the challenges of top sports in the future.

Biathlon ace with great goals

At around ten months up to the Olympic Games, Vittozzi still has enough time to get in a top form. Your comeback is eagerly awaited, because the Italian has proven that she has both mentally and physically the strength to recover from setbacks.