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Italian biathlete Giacomel won the pursuit race at the World Cup in Oberhof and led the overall standings
Italian Tommaso Giacomel won the pursuit race at the fourth stage of the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof (Germany).
Giacomel, who started first, covered the 12.5 km distance in 37 minutes 15.4 seconds; the Italian made six misses in four shooting ranges. The second place was taken by the Norwegian Martin Uldahl (lag – 4.5 seconds; 4 misses), the third – by the Swede Sebastian Samuelsson (+8.8; 6).
Jacomel won his third race in a row, scored 611 points and led the overall World Cup standings ahead of Johan-Olav Botn (560) from Norway.
Later on Saturday the women’s relay will take place in Oberhof.
Source: Sportbox
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