ISPO Autor
Lars Becker

As a journalist and reporter, Lars Becker has been traveling the world for over three decades. At mega-events such as the 13 Olympic Games as well as in search of the exciting background of the sports business. The qualified journalist and trained sports manager is passionate about the diversity of sports and brands beyond soccer. For ISPO.com, the outdoor fanatic has been writing for a decade about the latest developments in the sports industry, how money and sports interact and what's behind the most exciting protagonists of the scene.



Winter sports
Laura Dahlmeier has established herself (here in the yellow jersey) among the absolute world leaders.
Attractive competitions, exciting protagonists, fantastic TV ratings - biathlon is the trend sport in winter par excellence. The combination of cross-country skiing and shooting is now a million-dollar business and attracts major sponsors.




Winter sports
Anna Veith will nach langer Leidenszeit wieder an alte Erfolge anknüpfen.
Under her maiden name Fenninger, Anna Veith celebrated her best year in sports with Olympic gold and victory in the 2014 overall World Cup. But then came trouble, crashes, and injuries. This season, the race to take part in the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang is her most important.