Lora Hristova

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15 kmindividual
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Biathlon, Bulgaria

Twenty shots, twenty hits, and Bulgaria’s first Olympic medal in biathlon since 2002. Lora Hristova earned it, and beyond the precision, the world remembers the smile she did it with.

2018

She joins the national team while still a teenager.

Bulgaria national team

2020

A first start on the Olympic stage, Lausanne.

Lausanne, Switzerland

2022

The youngest biathlete at the Beijing Games.

Olympic Games, Beijing

2023

Three world titles in one summer.

Osrblie · three titles · Madona · silver and bronze

2026

Olympic bronze in the 15 km individual.

Olympic bronze · 15 km individual

See the racing record

Biathlon highlights

The podium was only one stop along the way.

Biathlon is Lora’s great love. She loves it not for the results but for the process: the hard training, the discipline and the routine, which carry her one more step forward every day.

Official results

Away from sport

Beyond the track

Outside the race calendar, Lora’s energy never stops. She makes time for the things she loves, and she enjoys taking part in various social activities.

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Lora Hristova during summer training, a portrait in sunglasses
Lora Hristova jumps with both arms raised on a mountain meadow
Lora Hristova climbs an overhanging rock face
Lora Hristova runs on a forest trail during summer training Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova smiles after a climb, rope in hand
Lora Hristova speaks into a microphone on stage in front of an audience Photo: Ruslana Popsavova
Lora Hristova on a snowy mountain summit
Lora Hristova laughing against a chain-link fence, a black-and-white frame
Lora Hristova turns to the camera while climbing a rock face, in a helmet and on belay

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Lora Hristova raises both arms after receiving her Olympic bronze Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova holds her bronze medal and her skis in front of the Olympic rings Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova with the other two medallists right after the ceremony Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova with her bronze medal, holding the Olympic mascot up high Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova smiling in the Bulgarian team jacket in the start area Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova with her medal, together with Vesela Lecheva and the Bulgarian team Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova in the start area at Milano Cortina 2026 Photo: Igor Stančík / STANCIKMEDIA
The Bulgarian delegation celebrating with Lora Hristova at the Antholz stadium Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova in the Bulgarian race suit, a portrait from the team photo shoot Photo: NordicFocus
Lora Hristova smiling in the falling snow at night at the Östersund stadium Photo: NordicFocus
    A snow-covered peak above a sea of clouds, a black-and-white frame

    I believe success isn’t measured only in medals, but in who you are and what you leave behind. That’s why I try to be a good example for children and young people, so they see that with persistence, discipline and, above all, love for what you do, dreams become reality.

    Lora Hristova
    Lora Hristova as a child, crouching in a mountain meadow with a wildflower in her hand
    Born
    23 April 2003, Sofia
    Biathlon since
    2014, aged 11
    Club
    Ajax Biathlon and Shooting Sports Club, Troyan
    National team
    since 2018
    Education
    National Sports Academy Vassil Levski, biathlon coaching

    Troyan Plays Sport

    My initiative

    Together with Troyan Municipality, Lora brings sport back to the square and the park, for the children and families of her hometown.

    See the initiative

    Overview

    News & Media

    Here you can follow Lora Hristova’s latest news, interviews and media appearances.

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    Photo: GRAZIA

    GRAZIA · 2026

    Lora Hristova won the Sport category at the Woman of the Year ceremony held by GRAZIA magazine, 30 September.
    Photo: NordicFocus

    BNT · 2026

    Lora Hristova finished seventh at the Dresden City Biathlon on 23 August, after three misses and a clean final shooting stage.
    Photo: Victor Tsolov

    BNT · 2026

    Lora Hristova received a personal invitation to the Dresden City Biathlon, one of the ten athletes invited.
    Photo: 24 Chasa

    Troyan Express · 2026

    Lora Hristova met Olympic medallist Tervel Zamfirov for the first time at the Worthy Bulgarians ceremony.
    Photo: NordicFocus

    Nordic Mag · 2026

    Lora Hristova won the women’s race at the summer event in Frassinoro, the first of the season.
    Photo: Ruslana Popsavova

    Troyan Municipality · 2026

    Troyan hosts the national celebration of International Olympic Day with the Troyan Plays Sport festival.
    Photo: Gong.bg

    Gong.bg · 2026

    The rector of the National Sports Academy presented Lora Hristova with the academy’s honorary medal at an academic conference.
    Photo: NordicFocus

    BTA · 2026

    Lora Hristova donated one of her race suits to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.