“Had energy all the way to the end”
JT’s 37th career sprint win, by the largest-ever time margin in a men’s sprint, set an all-time record. “It was one of my best sprints, probably my best race so far this year. I really enjoyed it. My skis were excellent. My shooting was also really good. From the start to the finish, I found a great pace and had energy all the way to the end.”
83 World Cup Victories
He also matched Martin Fourcade’s record 83 World Cup victories. “It means a lot. It is also a nice time, my 83rd victory. There is a god of biathlon that has the same, so it is a great day…I will try (to pass him tomorrow).”
Italy’s Giacomel with one penalty equaled his season and personal best in second place, 1:02.7 back. JT’s brother Tarjei, also with a single penalty finished third, 1:04.2 back, winning the World Cup Sprint Score for the second time in his career, 14 years after his previous win in 2011.
France’s Emilien Jacquelin finished fourth, 1:12.2 back. Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn shot clean in fifth place 1:13.2 back. Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson finished sixth, 1:16.3 back, with one penalty, the same as Jacquelin.
Photos: IBU/Christian Manzoni