His brother Tarius no longer finds words to describe how incredible athlete Yohanness is. In one of the interviews on the eve of the individual race, Byo Sr. said: “I have exhausted all my words about Johannes. He is a biathlete for all times! The best of all whom the world has ever seen. There are many ways to set records. However, if you reduce everything to become better in your business, it is undoubtedly … ”.
Byo brothers were also paid attention to the fact that Johannes was triumphant in the classics of biathlon competitions at the Century Championship, and his brother became 2. Therefore, the legendary Norwegians had every chance of repeating success and entertaining the fans with a family catwalk.
However, Johannes was somewhat unexpected for everyone from the circle of contenders for the medal almost immediately, bending three times (!) On the first fire border. Next-plus two faults, and the former world champion only closes the top 20.
His older brother spent a little better, but he was not prevented by too high speed and two penalties. As a result, Tarius closes the leading 10.
In general, this championship, like today’s race, is not failed for the Norwegians. Only Johannes managed to conquer two medals for his national team. The best result for the Norwegians was the 9th place, which took the winner of the first individual race of the current season Andrew Strhomsheim.
The owner of the yellow bib Streul Legreid still cannot entertain his fans. Two faults in general and quite poor speed of distance (only 29th place), and the leader finished only in 15th place. For him, it is one of the worst races of the current season.
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Webyorn Syrum Other Norwegians – Martin Uldal and Webyorn Sorum – also held a failure. Uldal had as many as 5 (!) False, and as a result, he became only 43. In his turn, his team partner Sorum, who won an individual race in a rupolding, was also beaten 5 times and finished only the 45th.
Well, and the French national team continues to prove that they are the best. After all, the TOP-3 by the results of the race, as well as yesterday, women included two representatives of this country.
Eric Perrot and Kanten Fion-Mayey demonstrated the incredible speed of distance. By this indicator, they took the leading positions. And, despite one way on the first shooting standing, the 23-year-old Frenchman triumphed. It is worth noting that the main favorites were many, which could make the podium somewhat unexpected. However, Perro is not unexpected! Eric has already won the first personal medal of this year’s championship in the past race. So his victory today is the result of the work of the whole season and the continuation of successful results. So, he won his first title of world champion and a third victory in his career.
Kanten continues to prove that he is one of the leaders of the French national team, and it is not sole proprieting to mixed relay ray. The second bronze medal, despite three (!) Fails, replenished his work.
Well, to fulfill his cherished dream and also to get the first gold medal of the world championships in his career, the Italian Tommazo Jacokel could. He fought the last with Eric Perrot for the best status. However, an unfortunate mistake on the final fire border did not allow him to do so. However, despite this, Jacokel finished the 2nd, receiving the first personal medal of the championships for both himself and for the national team of Italy.
The Swiss sought to entertain the local public. The closest of all to the leaders was finished by Niklas Hartweg, who did not conquer the last shot, which did not allow him to fight for the podium. In general, two errors and as a result-good 5th place in the home stadium.
Slovenets Yakov Faculty continues to please his fans. Only one error on firing and good speed gave him the opportunity to lock the flower ceremony. For him, this is the second getting into the top 6 at this year’s championship.
An incredible race was held by a representative of the Finnish team of Olly Hidensalo. Having knocked out all the targets, Finn updated his personal result and for the first time in his career got to the flower ceremony. As a result, he was in the 4th position.
The national team of Ukraine
On the eve of the individual race, the national team of Ukraine suffered significant losses. Captain Dmitry Podruchnya, because of problems with his back and injury to his hand while training before the sprint, decided to protect himself in view of the fight in the classic relay. Most likely, the Ukrainian will also not perform in the singles to approach the final races in optimal condition.
Taras Lesyuk performed in sprint, and the coaches were forced to use replacements, giving a chance to Artem Tishchenko and Denis Syko. The best of the Ukrainians was Vitaliy Mandzin, who, despite two flaws, was able to finish in the top 20, becoming 17th. According to estimates, Vitaliy gets to the final race of this championship-mass start.
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Artem Tishchenko Artem Tyshchenko started the race very well, spending three shooting perfectly. However, unfortunate errors on the final shooting did not allow him to fight for high positions. And even after the distance, the Ukrainian lost a lot. As a result, 36th place.
The other two Ukrainians were unable to demonstrate the perfect shooting. Anton Dudchenko is not typical for himself twice, and Denis is shy three times. The Ukrainians did not look competitive. As a result, they finished in the 50th and 64th places, respectively.
Tomorrow the competition will continue with the most foreseeable race-a single. Many biathletes will have every chance of being on the podium. In particular, our team will be able to intervene in the struggle for the catwalk and may even get a long -awaited medal for Ukraine.
World Championship. Male individual race
- 1. Eric Perrot (France) (0+1+0+0) 47: 58.1
- 2. Tommazo Jacokel (Italy) (0+0+0+1) +52,4
- 3. Kanten Fion-Maye (France) (2+0+1+0) +1: 59,5
- 17. Vitaliy Mandzin (Ukraine) (1+0+0+1) +3: 58.9
- 36. Artem Tishchenko (Ukraine) (0+0+0+1) +5: 55,9
- 50. Anton Dudchenko (Ukraine) (0+1+1+2) +6: 44.3
- 64. Denis Syko (Ukraine) (2+0+0+1) +7: 25.3
Source: Sport.ua