1:25 p.m
Photo Finish decides for Norway!
Christiansen comes much closer on the last climb, Samuelsson struggles. It’s the last few meters that decide – there’s a photo finish! Christiansen had the toe in front, so Norway won the single mixed relay. Samuelsson will probably be a little disappointed. Afterwards the joy is huge because Finland secures third place. Awesome, congratulations! Niklas Hartweg had no chance against Invenius. Strelow brings the German duo to the finish in sixth place behind France.
13:22
Victory for Sweden?
Samuelsson is giving everything and is currently keeping Christiansen at bay. What is the battle for third place like? Invenius loses seven seconds, but Hartweg also loses significantly. The Finn should be able to keep that up.
13:21
Tension at the final shooting
Does the decision come at the shooting range? Samuelsson starts quickly, but misses the fourth shot. He gets through with one spare and now has a slight lead, as Christiansen also needs an additional cartridge. Invenius needs a spare and is now ten seconds ahead of Hartweg. Strelow and Jacquelin don’t show any weakness – both clear all the targets in an incredibly fast time!
13:19
Norway versus Sweden
It comes down to a duel between Norway and Sweden for victory. Invenius maintains his gap of just under twelve seconds as the duo takes tactics at the front. Hartweg loses easily.
13:16
Penultimate shooting
Christiansen gets serious and quickly clears all the targets, Samuelsson doesn’t need any spares either. Invenius affords two reloaders. Hartweg also hits everything, but doesn’t make up any time. Strelow requires an additional cartridge.
13:14
Will Finland create a sensation?
There are still two shootings to be completed, but Finland could pull off a really big coup today. Otto Invenius runs in the lead together with Christiansen and Samuelsson, Hartweg, 28 seconds behind, is in wait. Everything is open!
13:11
Last shooting for women
Arnekleiv misses three times and misses a spare – penalty! Finland and Sweden, who are now at the top, are doing better. Norway comes out of the penalty loop 11.4 seconds behind Finland. This time Grotian comes through with a spare and passes in sixth place.
1:09 p.m
Arnekleiv defends leadership
At the front, Arnekleiv is defending her lead, Norway has been very confident so far. Germany is in ninth place. There is a big gap behind Sweden in third place. Switzerland is in fourth place.
1:07 p.m
Penalties for Germany!
Juni Arnekleiv initially has the shooting range to herself, but misses the second shot. However, one reloader is enough for her. Things aren’t going well for Selina Grotian: she has to go into the penalty loop twice and also has problems reloading. Finland and Sweden are now in second and third positions.
1:05 p.m
Arnekleiv with a lead of 15 seconds
Norway is already almost 15 seconds ahead of Finland and Germany, who are running together. Arnekleiv runs at a high pace.
1:03 p.m
Does Strelow do it again?
Can Strelow continue his perfect prone shooting? Not quite, he has to use a reloader. Christiansen gets through without one, Invenius needs a spare. Strelow hands over in second position, seven seconds behind Grotian. France even has to go into the penalty loop. Switzerland is in seventh place.
1:01 p.m
Strelow runs at his own pace
Justus Strelow is now running at his own pace at the front, but the other nations are catching up nicely. Christiansen is now only five seconds behind, with Finland in between.
12:58
Trio shooting
A trio comes first to shoot, but everyone has to reload. Everyone – except Strelow! He pulls through, only the Finn Invenius also remains error-free. The two now have a big lead over Norway. Insane: Strelow’s shooting time was an unbelievable 18.2 seconds – and that while lying down!
12:56
Germany now on six
Justus Strelow now has to deal with very fast runners. He is in sixth place, 7.5 seconds behind Samuelsson. Hartweg runs behind Strelow.
12:55
Standing stop
Arnekleiv fires the first shot and has to reload with the last shot. Selina Grotian clears all the targets in no time and quickly pursues Anna Magnusson, who also made no mistakes. Meanwhile, Anna Gandler has to go into the penalty loop once.
12:52
France and Norway at the top
At the front, Norway and France are running with a lead of 8.5 seconds over the rest. Selina Grotian is running in the middle of the field in 13th place and has lost five seconds, Häcki-Groß is in 10th position.
12:50
First shooting
So the group comes to the first shooting together. The wind changes, it’s treacherous. Grotian has to reload twice, Norway, France and Italy get through without a reloader. Häcki-Groß also needs two spares and runs out of the shooting range shortly before Grotian.
12:47
Laps are 1.5 kilometers long
The single mixed relay consists of short laps of 1.5 kilometers and fast shooting sessions. The field is together at the start, with Lou Jeanmonnot taking the lead.
12:45
The starting signal is given
Now the starting signal has been given! There are 23 teams, with women starting out. The men will run one more lap at the end of the race.
12:42
Rain in Oslo
The biathletes didn’t have nice weather in Oslo this weekend. It’s raining today too, with wind blowing at a speed of over four meters per second. So there could be one or two gusts at the shooting range. The fog shouldn’t be a problem.
12:39
The favorites
Most nations have a very strong line-up for the single mixed relay. Based on yesterday’s performance, Team France with Lou Jeanmonnot and Emilien Jacquelin should be the top favorites. Norway with Juni Arnekleiv and Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Sweden with Anna Magnusson and Sebastian Samuelsson can also run for victory. Only Italy cannot be rated as strong in terms of the line-up.
12:34
Yesterday’s winner at the start for Switzerland
The winner of yesterday’s mass start, Lena Häcki-Groß, will compete in the single mixed relay together with Niklas Hartweg. Hartweg had a day’s break and now wants to attack with fresh forces. It is difficult to estimate how far ahead the duo can go – because the competition is strong.
12:27
Austria: A new duo should fix it
Anna Gandler and David Komatz are competing for Austria. Those responsible are giving their trust to a new duo and at the same time putting together the best line-up. Anna Gandler is currently the best Austrian athlete, finishing 17th in the mass start. David Komatz couldn’t qualify for the mass start, but he was at least 21st in the individual. Both of them have to work almost perfectly at the shooting range in order to achieve a top place.
12:21
Grotian and Strelow for Germany
Selina Grotian and Justus Strelow form the German duo. Both have already shown in the relays that they can work quickly and reliably at the shooting range – and that’s exactly what’s important today. Strelow also showed good performances in yesterday’s mass start and in the individual. Grotian was unable to qualify for the mass start; in the individual on Friday she came 28th with two errors. Today she is competing in her first single mixed relay.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the single mixed relay from Oslo! The race starts at 12:45 p.m.