Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe, after overcoming three penalties, surged away from teammate Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen in the last loop of this afternoon’s Ruhpolding men’s 15 km mass start, claiming his ninth victory of the season in 36:12. The Yellow Bib and Christiansen battled for the lead throughout the competition; Christiansen, with two penalties finished second,19.3 seconds back.