Taras Lesyuk did not start the race
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Be became the winner of the men’s pursuit in the second stage World Cup in Austrian Hochfilzen.
The leader of the overall World Cup standings made two misses, and was almost 50 seconds ahead of the nearest pursuer, another Norwegian Sturla Legrade. Frenchman Emilien Jacquelin rounded out the top three.
Ukrainian Anton Dudchenko with two penalty loops he managed to win back 15 positions compared to the sprint race. Anton became the only Ukrainian biathlete in the pursuit, Taras Lesyuk did not start.
Be won the sixth race out of seven this season in which he took part. On account of his victory in two sprints and two pursuit races. Johannes was also part of the Norwegian team that won two men’s relays.
1. Johannes Be (Norway, 0+1+0+1) 33:50.7
2. Sturla Legrade (Norway, 0+0+1+1) +47.9
3. Emilien Jacquelin (France, 0+1+1+1) +1:13.9
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23. Anton Dudchenko (Ukraine, 0+1+0+1) +2:54.2
Source: Sportarena
