12:45 p.m
leadership change
This time it’s the Frenchman Fabien Claude, who sinks all shots safely into the target. Sebastian Samuelsson also cleaned and started the loop two seconds behind Claude. Behind them are Emilien Jacquelin and Andrejs Rastorgujevs. The two favorites from Norway, Sturla Holm Lægreid and Johannes Thingnes Bø, both miss a penalty and tackle the penalty loop together.
12:43 p.m
Five athletes together
The first five athletes arrive as a unit for the second prone stage. Sturla Holm Lægreid, Martin Ponsiluoma, Sebastian Samuelsson, Fabien Claude and Johannes Thingnes Bø lie down on the mat at the same time. Who keeps their nerve?
12:42 p.m
Leaders disagree
Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Bø rejoins, 21 seconds back after the first standing stage. How much of that can he catch up? As the leaders disagree on the leadership work and slow down in front, Johannes Thingnes Bø is only 4.6 seconds away in the middle of the lap.
12:39 p.m
Many flawless shooting results – Doll stumbles
Justus Strelow and Johannes Kühn shine at the shooting range and return to the cross-country ski trail in sixth and seventh place. Roman Rees also hits all targets and goes into the next round at the same time as Swiss Sebastian Stalder. David Komatz misses a target, for Benedikt Doll the chances of a medal are already far away. With two missed shots, he joins the field again at the end of the field.
12:38 p.m
Strong chasing group
Swede Martin Ponsiluoma also cleans, as do strong Frenchmen Fabien Claude and Quentin Fillon Maillet, who are chasing together.
12:37 p.m
Sturla Holm Lægreid takes the lead
Who gets through without making a mistake? Johannes Thingnes Bø misses the first shot and has to go one round. As usual, however, Sturla Holm Lægreid is there and takes advantage of the moment. He remains flawless and shoots a fast series with 23 seconds. He goes into the second round as the new leader.
12:37 p.m
The first shooting
Quentin Fillon Maillet has now overtaken his teammate and is the first pursuer of the three Norwegians. In this order it goes straight to the shooting range, where the first prone position is due. At the first shooting, each athlete lines up on the lane that corresponds to their bib number.
12:35 p.m
First split
At the first split after 1.9 kilometers, the field of participants is still close together. Behind the three Norwegians is Fabien Claude and Sebastian Samuelsson is not far away either. Benedikt Doll is 14th, 4.2 seconds behind the leader.
12:31
Dinner is served!
Will Johannes Thingnes Bø claim his sixth individual medal? All men sprint out of the starting block together. In light rain, Johannes Thingnes Bø takes the lead. His brother Tarije Bø and Sturla Holm Lægreid follow.
12:25
Also Stalder traveling alone
Also for Switzerland there is only one athlete in the mass start today. Sebastian Stalder just qualified as 30th and will try everything to finish well. Without pressure it could be enough for him for a top ten result.
12:21
Komatz as a lone fighter
Unlike the Germans, the field of Austrian men is rather manageable. Simon Eder had to end the Biathlon World Championship early due to ongoing health problems. At the end, David Komatz is holding the flag for his country.
12:15 p.m
Four Germans with us
The World Championships for the German men are not going as they should. Even if Benedikt Doll was able to improve little by little, a medal has not yet materialised. But if everything fits together for the 32-year-old, he will definitely be one of the extended circle of favorites for the medals. Roman Rees also has what it takes to annoy the establishment at the front. In addition to Benedikt Doll and Roman Rees, Johannes Kühn and World Championship debutant Justus Strelow also qualified for the last race of this year’s World Championship.
12:10 p.m
Biggest competitors
Who can possibly be dangerous to the high-flyer? Of the 30 starters in total, the biggest competitors come from within the company. Sturla Holm Lægreid is always on hand should the number one in the Norwegian team falter. His own brother Tarjei Bø is also in good form at the World Championships. They are joined by top athletes like Sebastian Samuelsson or the French around Quentin Fillon Maillet.
12:03
Johannes Thingnes Bø wants last singles title
The final day of the World Championships still has the two mass start races in store. After the Norwegian relay surprisingly couldn’t take home the gold medal yesterday, Johannes Thingnes Bø wants to cross the finish line as the fastest at least in all individual disciplines. So far, the record winner has really delivered in the past week and outclassed its competitors. It is also clear today: Johannes Thingnes Bø can only beat himself.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the Men’s Mass Start World Championships decider! The live ticker starts in good time before the start of the competition.