“Completely out of this world”

The 24-year-old was flabbergasted with his first win, reacting, “It’s just insane. It’s just completely out of this world. It’s been a really tough time for our team. Striking back today, showing everyone what we are capable of, is great. We have an amazing team, amazing workers. It is unbelievable.”

“Really big team result”

He continued, regarding the team and his first-ever 20-for-20 shooting day, “I am so proud; really proud of the job I’ve done these years. I am super proud of this team: all the waxmen, the chef, physiotherapist. Everyone is involved; this is a really big team result!”

“I cherish every moment”

Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid finished second, with one penalty, 6.3 seconds back, holding off the charging Yellow Bib but appreciating every minute of it. “I felt really strong in the first loop, skiing with Johannes. We were gaining on the leading group the whole time. Then by the last loop, I felt like S…H…I…T. Luckily for me, Johannes was a bit tired himself, so he could not close the gap. Just to have a duel with him now after his announcement, I just cherish every moment. We’ve had so many duels. I am lucky to have some more before he disappears."

Boe, who announced his pending retirement at season’s end, after picking up his second penalty in the shootout with Giacomel, finished third, 11.4 seconds back. Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson and Latvia’s Andrejs Rastorgujevs, both with one penalty, finished fourth and fifth, 17.6 and 28 seconds back. France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet, with three penalties, finished sixth, 39.7 seconds back.