It's been another amazing week of biathlon as we hit the midpoint of the season. From off the course news to some truly amazing racing, Ruhpolding certainly kept us on our toes. This week we discuss:

- JT Boe's surprise retirement announcement

- The top women all racing like champions

- Thoughts on the Swedes: Hanna Oeberg, Martin Ponsiluoma, and Samuelsson...trending up?

- Switzerland on the upswing including Niklas Hartweg looking very very good

- The "under the radar" athletes and nations keep performing!

- Giacomel's incredible Mass Start win

- Doro heading to a peak at Worlds?

And as usual a ton more!