14:34
started
Simon Eder is the first Austrian to take to the track. Despite his 39 years, the ÖSV biathlete is still considered one of the top athletes in the field. Despite often good performances on the shooting range, he is not the favorite for a medal due to slow running times. Immediately behind him Jesper Nelin from Sweden goes on the track.
14:34
Samuelsson in the race
Sebastian Samuelsson was the tragic figure in the Swedish team in the mixed relay, today he certainly wants to do better and get a good result in the sprint.
14:33
The next top favourite
Sturla Holm Laegreid leaves the starting gate as the next top favorite and begins his ten-kilometer race. The 25-year-old was on the podium in all sprints this winter.
14:31
Fillon Maillet launched
Quentin Fillon Maillet takes to the track in car number three. The Frenchman was Bø’s big challenger last season, but he hasn’t really got going this winter.
14:30
The race is on!
The men’s sprint decision has started and with Johannes Thingnes Bø, the big top favorite is already on the track as the first athlete and will set the benchmark for the rest of the field.
14:26
What’s up for Austrians?
The Austrians should only have small chances. The performance at the shooting range is good, but average mileage often doesn’t mean top places. The team is led by veteran Simon Eder (9). David Komatz (36), Dominic Unterweger (94) and Harald Lemmerer (112) will complete the squad. Felix Leitner canceled his World Cup participation a few days ago due to recurring physical problems.
14:23
Five Swiss at the approach
Due to the new start quota regulations of the IBU, Switzerland can also start with five athletes. Only Sebastian Stalder (15) and Niklas Hartweg (21) should have a real chance of winning a medal. Serafin Wiestner (38) should aim for a result in the top 20. Jeremy Finello (96) and Joscha Burkhalter (99) start in the last starting block.
14:20
Will the fog become a spoilsport?
Oberhof is not showing itself from its friendliest side today and dense fog is hanging over the route. The race management is currently in close contact with the athletes to get a precise picture of the conditions. Currently, however, the start time of 2:30 p.m. is being adhered to.
14:12
Next DSV medal?
The German team celebrated the first gold of this World Cup yesterday. Another medal on today’s competition day is not impossible, after all, the team has two athletes in its ranks, Roman Rees (start number 19) and Benedikt Doll (30), who have already made it onto the podium in the sprint this winter. Justus Strelow (26), Johannes Kühn (54) and David Zobel (81) will complete the team.
14:06
The favorite begins
The big favorite for gold starts directly with start number one. Johannes Thingnes Bø is the dominator of the season and won all the sprints of the winter. Bø can often make up for mistakes in shooting with his fast running times. Behind him, numerous other Norwegians are waiting for their chance. One of them is Sturla Holm Laegreid, who also starts the ten kilometers early with start number six. But Martin Ponsiluoma from Sweden should also calculate his chances.
13:57
Third World Cup decision is pending
At the World Championships in Oberhof this Saturday, the third World Championship decision will be made. After the decision in the mixed relay and the women’s sprint, it’s the men’s sprint today. At 2:30 p.m. the first athlete goes on the course.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the men’s sprint decider! The live ticker starts in good time before the start of the competition.