Travelling, spending time with friends, football. (biathlonworld.com, 13 Sep 2017)
Injuries
He suffered from a respiratory illness which caused him to miss the majority of the 2016/17 season. The illness stemmed from mould from an apartment he lived in when he was younger in Lillehammer, Norway, which has affected him throughout his career. (vg.no, 27 Feb 2017; dagbladet.no, 13 Jan 2017)
He struggled with a bacterial infection from July to September 2012. (nrk.no, 1 Nov 2012)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning three medals at the 2013 World Championships in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, and five medals at the 2015 World Championships in Kontiolahti, Finland. (dagbladet.no, 13 Jan 2017)
Other sports
He has competed in cross-country skiing. He was part of the Norwegian team in the 4x10km relay that finished seventh at a 2011 World Cup event in Sjusjoen, Norway. (SportsDeskOnline, 24 Jan 2014)
Famous relatives
His brother Johannes Thingnes has also competed for Norway in biathlon. (nrk.no, 05 May 2017)
Hero / Idol
Norwegian cross-country skier Tore Bjonviken, Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen. (ONS, 08 Feb 2014; NOC Media Guide, 27 Jan 2014)
Ambitions
To win an individual medal at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (nrk.no, 05 May 2017)
