Remarkable Achievements for Young Biathlete Nanna Møller at Norwegian Cup
Nanna Møller, a promising 17-year-old biathlete from Greenland, showcased her remarkable talent over the weekend at the Norwegian Cup, competing against some of Norway’s top youth runners. This event marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
With a fiercely competitive field, Møller managed to secure both a third-place and a first-place finish—an impressive breakthrough for the young athlete. On Saturday, she participated in a joint start event, where her precision shooting earned her 15 hits out of 20 shots, culminating in a commendable third position. The following day brought even greater success; during a shorter event, Møller achieved an outstanding nine hits out of ten shots, clocking the fastest cross-country time of the day. This performance propelled her to a convincing victory, finishing a remarkable 28 seconds ahead of her closest rival.
Møller’s performances underscore her remarkable growth throughout the season. She has consistently demonstrated high speed on the course while also focusing on stabilizing her shooting technique. Over the weekend, all of her hard work came to fruition.
Looking ahead, Nanna faces her next major challenge on March 1, when she will represent Greenland at the Junior Biathlon World Cup in Germany. In a previous conversation with Sermitsiaq, she expressed her excitement about the upcoming events: “The Junior WC will be huge, but in a strange way, I’m almost looking forward to the Norwegian Cup more. At the WC, I’ll be racing against 19-year-olds, while in the Norway Cup, I genuinely have a shot at the podium—and that would be unbelievable.”
At the Junior World Championship, Møller will align herself with the world’s elite youth biathletes, many of whom are up to two years her senior. This championship presents a vital opportunity for her to gain international experience, which will undoubtedly benefit her in the coming seasons. As Møller continues to prove her mettle on the international stage, her journey promises to be one worth following closely.