- Former professional biathlete.
- Chosen Germany's Sportsman of the Year in 2006 along with fellow biathlete Kati Wilhelm.
- Ex-boyfriend of former German biathlete Katrin Hitzer-Lang.
- His club is SK Nesselwang.
- Made his biathlon World Cup debut on 28 February 2001.
- In the 2006 Olympics in Turin won 3 gold medals - for the individual, the mass start and the relay disciplines.
- After the first round of the 2012-2013 World Cup, announced his retirement on 5 December 2012 citing a lack of motivation.
- Friends with teammate and roommate Andreas Birnbacher.
- Coach is Frank Ullrich.
- Has 11 individual victories.
- Has 34 individual podiums.
- Took part in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games. He participated in 2 races. Finished 15th in the sprint and 16th in the pursuit.
- Won the big crystal globe and the small crystal globe for the sprint competition for the 2006-2007 season.
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