JT Boe’s Dominating Mass Start Victory Closes Season

Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe capped the BMW IBU World Cup season with another dominating victory, taking the Canmore Men’s 15 km Mass start in 36:03.4, earning a season-ending hat trick. JT took control of the competition just before the second prone stage, pulling away from the field, and skiing powerfully as only he can through the deep, soft snow. The World Cup Total Score titlist missed only one shot on the way to his 11th victory of the season and 85th of his career.

“Perfect ending to a perfect season”

His third consecutive victory secured his third World Cup Mass Start Score title, the 12th discipline globe of his career to go along with the five World Cup Total Score titles. JT called this afternoon’s win, “A perfect ending to a perfect season. World Champs were great. The ending here was also very good; a hat trick to end the season (makes me) happy.”

Chasing Ole Einar

Only one man, the legendary Ole Einar Bjoerndalen has more World Cup victories (96) than JT, “So the race is on! Maybe next year.”

JT’s teammate Johannes Dale-Skjevdal ended his season on a high note after several sub-par competitions, finishing second, with two penalties, 44.5 seconds back. Emilien Jacquelin likewise ended the season on a high note in third place, with three penalties, 1:07.2 back, his third podium in the last five competitions.

Photos: IBU/Christian Manzoni

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