Swedish biathlete Hanna Oeberg won the 15 km individual race at the first stage of the World Cup, which takes place in Kontiolahti (Finland).
She posted a time of 43 minutes 53.8 seconds with a penalty.
Norwegian Ingrid Tandrevold was second with 0 misses, +36.5 seconds, while Italian Lisa Vitozzi was third with 1 miss, +39.7.
Three-time Olympic bronze medalist Dorothea Wierer of Italy finished 38th in the final standings, 4 minutes 29.5 seconds and 4 penalties behind.
Russian biathletes have been suspended from participation in the World Cup by decision of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) due to the situation in Ukraine.
Source : MatchTV
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