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German biathletes Hettich-Waltz and Strehlow won the mass start in the “Christmas Race”
Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow / Photo: © picture alliance / Contributor / picture alliance / Gettyimages.ru
German biathletes Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow won the mass start as part of the “Christmas Race”, which takes place at the Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen (Germany).
Hettich-Waltz and Strehlov covered the distance in 33 minutes 13.9 seconds, making four mistakes at the shooting range. The second were the Frenchmen Lou Jeanmonnot and Fabien Claude (+10.8; 7 misses), the third were the Norwegians Juni Arnekleive and Mats Everby (+28.9; 6).
There will be a pursuit race later on Sunday.
The “Christmas Race” is being held for the 22nd time.
Source: Sportbox
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