RACE DAY:
*** 15:15 MSK. ONLINE women’s pursuit read HERE ON ***
*** 17:15 MSK. ONLINE male pursuit read HERE ON ***
Overall World Cup standings. Men
Overall World Cup standings. Women
19:00. Today, a grand day for the Russian biathlon! Most recently, we could complain about some the medal drought, but four races in Antholz brought us three gold, silver and bronze. And the Italian stage is not over yet – in front of the two relays. Until Sunday, we freeze in anticipation, not to frighten away your luck, and tomorrow will worry about our athletes with the new, triple force and expectation victories. Cheer for the Russian national team, my friends. Love the biathlon!
18:55. Schempp admitted that he was not ready to deal with Shipulina “Anton was too strong on the last lap, so odds win I did not have. At the turn of the wind was stronger than yesterday and it hurt all the athletes, and the second start in a row on top. In such conditions it is difficult to compete. Next week, I will rest and then fly to America. ” Johannes Boe also talked about the first in the career of bronze: “After the shooting I was standing too far from Schempp, and Martin walked behind me. We had a battle for third place. He is a very strong athlete, but today I was stronger and not let him on the podium. After the reception I thought that first got the third place in his career. It’s worse than a victory, but it’s better than nothing. I hope that in Canmore my form will be even better ».
18:45. The coaching staff men’s team prefers not to take drastic experiment with composition. Tomorrow, the relay will perform Maxim Tsvetkov , Eugene Garanichev , Dmitry Malyshko and Anton Shipulin .
18:30. Anton Shipulin at the press conference said that helped him win the first place. “Simon let me win, I made a mistake on the last turn. I’m glad. Thank service team for good skiing, and I have a form in Antholz always on a good level. These two factors helped me win. Another would be to shoot better and it would be great to do. I always liked the tactical race, when you go to the rival side by side. I like to play a tactical game on the final stage of the relay or on the last lap of persecution and mass start, “- said the winner.
18:25. In anticipation of the press conference, we again and again enjoyed a triumphant finish Anton Shipulina with the Russian flag in his hands.
«Golden “Anton finish Shipulina
The Russian won the pursuit race in Antholz
18 20. Maxim Tsvetkov , who started from the second position and finished 11th, spoke about their own experiences after the race: “I can not say that I pressed the start number. Just on the first turn of the wind changed. I realized that I need to make a correction, but not reflexes. As a result, all four penalties I had at one point for ten hours. From the start I went well, felt confident. Maybe a little overestimated the speed, chasing Schempp. After chetyrёzh penalty laps it was hard to run for our children. Half or two laps it took me to recover, and then again I feel good ».
18:10. takes in Antholz awards ceremony. Once again we rejoice for Anton Shipulina, Simon Schempp and Johannes Boe. And on the eve of random shave Martin Fourcade today finally shot clean, but there was only fourth. Anton Babikov also stopped a step away from the flower ceremony, thus showing the best result of his career. Perhaps this race will allow him to make his debut tomorrow in the relay. Himself Anton shared his emotions after the race.
18:00. Of course, today the Russian national team fans can celebrate a golden double. It is interesting that the previous one was not so long ago – only three years ago: January 6, 2013 in the pursuit of victory celebrated Olga Zaitseva and Dmitry Malyshko .
17:55. Not a single Anton Shipulin strong men’s team. Babikov with one penalty finished seventh, Garanichev three – tenth, a flower with four admitted on the first turn – 11th. Slepov finished in 20th place. In the photo – Maxim Tsvetkov is chosen from the depths of the peloton.
17:45. Amazing! Today uniquely Russian day! Anton Shipulin wins second victory of the day, and finish with the flag. Golden double Russia – where is it? In the fifth round of the Russians easily broke away from Schempp, and in a duel for third place Johannes Boe exceeded Martin Fourcade .
17:40. This can be gold! The second gold of the day! Anton Shipulin takes the leader of the last firing line. Schempp for him – six seconds. The other contenders in the 18 seconds or more.
17:30. At the end of the first half of the race in the top three – Simon Eder , Schempp and his namesake at some distance – Anton Shipulin , with one penalty. The passive Tsvetkov – had four penalties, the second place he had long missed and even missed a forward Garanicheva Babikova.
17:20. Women’s race we still can not let go even after the men’s pursuit, as only what became known composition Quartet for tomorrow’s team race: Catherine Shumilova , Anastasia Zagoruiko , Catherine Yurlova , Olga Podchufarova – no special surprises. And as a bonus – videos victorious finish Yurlova.
Catherine Yurlova wins pursuit
World Cup Biathlon in Antholz
17:15. The Norwegian fans at the station in Toblach confidently say that the pursuit to win today, Tarja Be and wonder who this mysterious flower, which he was overtaken. Separation of Tsvetkova Boe at the start will be five seconds. Ahead of six seconds only Schempp. For all the events of the race you are, as always, will be able to follow through with our online broadcast.
17:00. Victory Catherine Yurlov – an exciting event, but it’s time to switch in the men’s start. Especially because there we have a good chance to enjoy the success of his compatriots. Russian team will be represented: Maxim Tsvetkov (№2), Anton Shipulin (№5), Alex Slepov (№14), Eugene Garanichev (№18), Anton Babikov (№31). All but Babikova inferior-leading Simon Schempp less than a minute, and the flowers and all SHipulin can see the back of an opponent on the straights. So our team has to fight for the top places.
16:50. about impressions from getting into the top three prizes have told owner from Switzerland and Italy. “My goal was to get into the top ten, or tag, but do not think I could be in the top three. However, the results were solid and Sprint is possible and from the 16th place to jump up. I was unwell in Pokljuka not performed, but during the Christmas break, I continued to train and get in shape, “- said Selina Gasparin . “I started the race very well, but then at the front could not cope with the shooting. I saw that Olga took three penalties, wanted to shoot faster, but in the end made two circles, and in the fight against Celina I had no chance, “- he said Dorothea Wierer .
16:40. Our winner at a press conference shared their emotions after the race: “I never thought that I could be back on the podium again. I’m not ready for it, and just wanted to do a good job. Status skis allowed to maintain speed on the race. The weather today is constantly changing at the turn of the periodically disturbed the wind. On the track I was lighter than at the turn. I feel good at this time, but my muscles are not prepared to compete at a height. ”
16:30. Browser ‘Championship » Michael Chesalin prepared the operational report of a second victory in a row Russian women’s team.
A huge white tent accommodate everyone warm between races.
16:15. Anastasia Zagoruiko immediately after the race talked with a reporter “Championship” Alexander Kruglov. “In the national team I feel is good. The baton is ready to run, but the coach has not yet said whether I have to try. The mood is better now than after the sprint, because there I was upset. Now I will prepare for the European Championships, which will be for me a chance to qualify for the World Cup. I will try to fight for the win there. ”
Olga Podchufarova also spoke about his feelings after a race.
16:00. The rest of the Russian biathletes also scored Ladderpoints points. Loser last shooting Olga Podchufarova finished the race eighth. Note breakthrough Daria Virolainen , whose 12th place. Very near – 33 th and 35 th place – Anastasia Zagoruiko and Tatiana Akimova .
Of course, the happy winner!
15:50. Yes – it is a victory! Catherine Yurlova – the winner of the pursuit! At the last round of Russian woman confidently he went the distance, leaving the opponent behind. In second place came Selina Gasparin, a third became Dorothea Wierer.
Support Group Yurlova was sure Wierer Yurlov not catch up, and here and Gasparin “draw”.
15:40. Sometimes it happens. After “pure” three firing line, Olga Podchufarova «shot herself” on the latter. Three misses, you can forget about winning. But think about it became Catherine Yurlova , as much as 18 seconds advantage over her Wierer.
15:35. Three shooting behind – and there is reason to rejoice! Olga Podchufarova , having to its credit three zero comes first. Catherine Yurlova also regained third place. Between them the same Dorothea Wierer. We believe in a medal!
15:30. After two firings we decided the duo leaders who, most likely, and will fight for the medals. In the first place there is a Dorothea Wierer, and her Olga Podchufarova . On the third position has risen Gabriela Soukalová . Catherine Yurlova , which has in its passive one miss while in fifth place.
15:15. Here and began pursuit of women in Antholz, Olga Podchufarova first rushila the distance. “Championship» leads translation of a text, stay tuned with us for all the events pursuit.
15:00. The governor of the Tyumen region Vladimir Yakushev Antholz visited to study the experience and the presentation of the European Biathlon Championships. To told reporters he announced participation in it Garanicheva Evgeny and Alexei Slepova.
14:45. Dinner for media representatives – a traditional part of each stage. Alexander Kruglov offers you to plunge with him in this solemn event.
14:30. Yesterday we remembered the picture of the Italian charity collections in clown outfits. Today, the same noses can buy an ordinary fan. The price is not “bite” just in time to buy.
14:15. In the sixth stage of the IBU Cup in Germany today Ridnau was carried out Mixed Relay. The Russian team showed its “senior” partners, they do not need to shoot. Five rounds of penalty at seventeen additional cartridges – such a failure at the shooting range was only enough for fourth place. He won the national team of Ukraine.
In Antholz perform not only Odessa motives. Local musicians made happy fans of the beautiful local folk songs.
14:00. Reporter ‘Championship » Alexander Kruglov in your traditional material has summed up yesterday. Impressions of speech saksofonistok girls, talk about Darya Domracheva and a lot about what now lives Antholz.
13:45. Women sprint Antholz safely be called the most successful for our team this season. Shooting on “zero” allowed Olga Podchufarova to achieve a historic victory, and Catherine Yurlov to take third place. Today, the importance of shooting doubles, as many as four firing lines, and in this situation the chances of Russian women to repeat the feats of Thursday’s high.
The organizers of the stage do not forget about the entertainment part. Girls-saxophonist playing song famous Odessa “in the Cape Town port.”
13:30. Hello, dear fans of biathlon. Continues the sixth stage of the Biathlon World Cup, which takes place in Antholz. Today is the third day of competition, and we are waiting for two pursuit. First, women will run, then – men, both times in the first three will be the Russians. “Championship” begins its traditional line of the day, do not miss it!
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