A Sprint-Pursuit double for Olsbu Roeiseland

In a furious and hard-fought last lap, Marte Olsbu Roeiseland got the better of Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, winning the Women's 10km Pursuit in 29:22.7. There were just 2.2 seconds between the Norwegian athletes, who each missed one shot.

A clean-shooting Anais Chevalier-Bouchet finished third, 15.3 back. Olsbu Roeiseland, Tandrevold, and Chevalier-Bouchet kept their positions from the Sprint.

A close fight until the final meters

Olsbu Roeiseland missed one shot in the second prone but stayed within 6.0 seconds - and controlling distance - from Chevalier-Bouchet. She withstood continuous attacks from Tandrevold, who surged ahead first in the final lap fight but ran out of energy in the conclusive 500 meters as Olsbu-Roeiseland’s famous determination prevailed.

“It was an incredibly close-fought race with Ingrid. I knew she would attack early but had enough strength to stay with her on the climb. I finished strongly. I feel more and more like myself. Two wins in two days in front of these cheering fans are fantastic,” said Olsbu Roeiseland

Olsbu Roeiseland repeated her career-first Sprint-Pursuit double from 2018/2019. For Tandrevold, it was the fifth World cup podium of 2022/2023 and the fourth for Chevalier-Bouchet fourth.

"We have put up quite a show. I hope the spectators were happy. I am proud of my standing shooting performance. I also had one of the best days on the skis. Ever," said satisfied Tandrevold.

Olsbu Roeiseland added a 17th win to her account of victories that count towards Total Score in the BMW IBU World Cup.

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Julia Simon, showcasing incredible competitive will despite depleted energy reserves, missed two shots and finished fourth, 53 seconds behind the winner.