Meet Joscha Burkhalter
Joscha Burkhalter is a Swiss biathlete. He has been competing regularly in the Biathlon World Cup since 2020 and represented Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Known for his resilience and commitment, Joscha has steadily progressed in his biathlon career over the last years, earning recognition on both national and international stages. One of his characteristics is that he is very precise and fast at the shooting range.
It's a huge mental challenge when you're running to the shooting range in a competition, the competitors next to you are hitting their targets and the spectators are cheering for every target.
It's a huge mental challenge when you're running to the shooting range in a competition, the competitors next to you are hitting their targets and the spectators are cheering for every target.
Mental Challenges in Biathlon
In biathlon, athletes must seamlessly transition from high-intensity skiing to precise shooting, demanding exceptional physical endurance and mental focus. Joscha exemplifies this balance. As he approaches the shooting range, he focuses on calming his mind and body, shutting out distractions to hit his targets. In the final lap, when exhaustion sets in, he pushes to his limits to reach the finish line with maximum speed. To enhance his performance, Joscha’s training regimen incorporates mental techniques and strategic routines, aiming to optimize his performance under pressure.
myflow helps me to promote the strategies that improve my performance in my races.
myflow helps me to promote the strategies that improve my performance in my races.
Integrating myflow
To sharpen his mental performance, Joscha integrated myflow and the pupil-based neurofeedback into his training. By providing real-time insights into his arousal levels, myflow helps him regulate his mental state for both shooting precision and maintaining peak energy in the final stretch. Since adopting myflow, Joscha has achieved some of his best results as a professional athlete, mastering focus and calmness when he must deliver results.
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Joscha aims to consistently deliver top performances on the world stage. With the support of myflow, he strives to refine his mental strategies, build resilience, and maintain unwavering focus during competitions. His goal is achieving personal bests, representing Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics and inspiring upcoming athletes in the sport of biathlon.
