The pursuit race in Kontiolahti was won by Johannes Beh, Dudchenko won back 41st position

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Be won pursuit on the the first stage of the World Cup in Kontiolahti. The best among Ukrainians was Anton Dudchenkowhich showed the 18th result.

The Norwegian, who had won the sprint the day before, had two misses in standing shooting, but confidently held on to first position. The Norwegian Sturla Legrade finished second, losing to the winner by more than 19 seconds. The third was the Frenchman Emilien Jacquelin.

The best among Ukrainians was Anton Dudchenko, who made a breakthrough from 59th to 18th position.

The women’s pursuit race will also take place today in Kontiolahti. Anna Krivonos (54th after the sprint) and Daria Blashko (60th) will start the race at 15:15.

1. Johannes Be (Norway, 0+0+1+2) 32:44.4
2. Sturla Legrade (Norway, 0+0+1+1) +19.2
3. Emilien Jacquelin (France, 0+0+0+2) +47.3

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18.Anton Dudchenko (Ukraine, 0+0+0+1) +2:45.8
34. Bogdan Tsymbal (Ukraine, 0+0+2+1) +3:44.7
40.Taras Lesiuk (Ukraine, 1+1+0+1) +3:55.7
42. Artem Prima (Ukraine, 0+3+1+1) +4:18.9