Johannes Thingnes Bö’s Oberhof Festival has found a golden sequel. The 29-year-old Norwegian was also unbeatable in the pursuit over 12.5 km and clinched his third World Championship triumph in the third race.
Bö had so much lead that he posed before the finish line – similar to how his football-playing compatriot Erling Braut Haaland already did when celebrating a goal. “I once saw how he cheered in Germany and pointed to the opponent’s fans,” said Bö Eurosport: “I thought it was funny. I think people like such cheering gestures.”
As the best biathlete in the German Ski Association, Johannes Kühn finished sixth with three penalties (+2:27.1 minutes).
Biathlon World Cup
“Eggs already in the pan!” Kühn awards possible bronze
BEFORE AN HOUR
He missed out on a podium at the last standing stage when he missed twice. In the end he was 33 seconds short of bronze.
“Eggs already in the pan!” Kühn awards possible bronze
15th World Championship gold medal for squall
Roman Rees (2/+3:04.5) was tenth, Justus Strelow (1/+3:10.5) was eleventh.
Benedikt Doll, who started the race 55th, made up 40 places and after two shooting errors (+3:23.8) he still finished 15th.
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Pursuit Gentlemen
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High-flyer Bö won after a flawless shooting performance with a remarkable 1:11.2 minutes in front of his teammate Sturla Holm Lägreid (0) and Sebastian Samuelsson from Sweden (2/+1:54.1).
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With the Fourcade fist! Bö secures gold at the shooting range