- Named Sportsman of the Year in 2011 in his home state of Carinthia.
- On 24 January 2010, after 8 years on the same day and at the same spot, won the 12.5 km pursuit in Antholz-Anterselva.
- Coach is Reinhard Gösweiner.
- Favorite biathlon discipline is the 20 km Individual race.
- Favorite biathlon race track is in Antholz-Anterselva.
- On 16 December 2010 won the 20 km Individual in Pokljuka.
- Has 3 children with his wife - Soli (born in 2001), Sami (born in 2004) and Lasse (born in 2006).
- Competed in four Winter Olympics, in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014.
- In 1997 he was injured in a car crash and took up shooting during his recovery when he was unable to undertake ski training.
- Originally competed in cross-country skiing until 1997 when he switched to biathlon.
- Made his World Cup debut on 8 December 1999.
- Won 2 Olympic medals, both with the relay team alongside Dominik Landertinger, Christoph Sumann and Simon Eder - a silver in 2010 in Vancouver and a bronze in 2014 in Sochi.
- His occupation is a customs officer.
- Won 2 medals in the relay from World Championships - a bronze in 2005 in Hochfilzen and a silver in 2009 in Pyeongchang.
- Has 3 individual victories.
- Is a professional biathlete.
- On 24 January 2002 won the 20 km Individual in Antholz-Anterselva.
- His club is Union Rosenbach.
- Has 7 individual podiums.
- Resides in St. Jakob im Rosental.
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