12:41
Switzerland on four
Sebastian Stalder has done a great job so far and is currently fourth. Komatz also keeps Austria in a good position. In contrast, Rees is more than half a minute behind the leading trio.
12:38 p.m
First shooting
Who gets through without a reloader? Simon Desthieux succeeds, and Michal Šíma from Slovakia also comes through perfectly. Bakken needs a spare, Rees has to use two extra rounds and also has trouble reloading. He is now 18th on the track.
12:35 p.m
Bakken leads field
Sivert Bakken leads the field. The 23-year-old Norwegian celebrated his first podium place yesterday and was preferred to Tarjei Bø.
12:30 p.m
kickoff
It starts! 20 relay teams set off on the course in fantastic conditions and to the cheers of the spectators.
12:23
Switzerland
Sebastian Stalder, Benjamin Weger, Elisa Gasparin and anchor Lena Häcki are starting for Switzerland. They are aiming for a place in the top ten. Hopes rest on Weger and Häcki, they are the strongest.
12:17
The team for Austria
The season was very mixed for Austria. With David Komatz, Felix Leitner, Julia Schwaiger and Dunja Zdouc, a sense of achievement is expected shortly before the end of the season – i.e. a place in the top six. The cornerstone of this is good shooting.
12:11
Germany in outstanding form
All four – Roman Rees, Benedikt Doll, Vanessa Voigt and anchor Denise Herrmann – have been able to gain a lot of self-confidence in the last few days due to very good results. Expectations will be high, but today’s win is definitely within reach.
12:08 p.m
The favorite question
Seasons are always good for surprises – is there the next one today? On paper, however, the top favorites are clear: Norway with Christiansen and Eckhoff, France with Fillon Maillet and also Germany. Sweden also has podium chances but a lot will depend on how Jesper Nelin and Martin Ponsiluoma get through.
12:00 p.m
Welcome
Welcome to Otepää. The mixed relays will take place at the Tehvandi Sports Center at the end of the World Cup weekend. At 12:30 p.m. the starting signal for the competition over 4×7.5 kilometers will be given.