The women's relay team missed the podium

The Biathlon World Cup continued on Thursday in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic and the Azzurre almost caused a big exclamation mark. The women's relay was in 3rd place until the last shooting. It would have been the first podium place this winter for the Azzurre. However, in the end, Michela Carrara was unable to withstand the enormous pressure from her pursuers, so Italy fell back to 1th place. Wierer and Vittozzi roll up the field from behind At first it didn't look as if Italy could fight for a podium place on Thursday. Starting runner Federica Sanfilippo had to reload 4 times at the shooting range and was also unable to keep up with the leaders on the cross-country ski trail. Ultimately, the woman from Ridnaun handed over to Wierer in 17th place (+53,8 seconds). The two-time overall World Cup winner did a great job and only had to use a spare on her last shot. Wierer led Italy to 8th place (+1.01,9 minutes).

Lisa Vittozzi also showed off her best side. The 26-year-old from Sappada/Plodn stormed up to third place - also because many nations failed. For example, the Norwegian Ida Lien had to turn into the penalty loop. Vittozzi (she had to reload twice) handed over to Michela Carrara in 3rd place. The gap to Sweden, who had taken the lead, was only 2 seconds. Carrara makes a mistake in the last shooting Italy's final runner initially shot flawlessly and thus kept the Azzurre on course for the podium. However, in the last shooting session Carrara struggled and had to reload 3 times. After two more athletes passed Carrara in the last few meters of the final lap, Italy crossed the finish line as the 2th nation. Sweden wins Victory went to Sweden, who narrowly edged out Belarus. The French ended up in third place, while the Norwegians had to settle for fifth place. The Swedes celebrate the victory. © APA/afp / MICHAL CIZEK

The World Cup in Nove Mesto continues on Friday (15.20:11.00 p.m.) with a men's relay. On Saturday (15.40 a.m./12.00:16.00 p.m.) women and men will compete in a sprint and on Sunday (XNUMX p.m./XNUMX p.m.) a pursuit.

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The women's relay team missed the podium

Italy's women's relay team had their sights set on a podium finish at the World Cup in Nove Mesto. But in the end the Azzurre had to settle for 1th place in the first competition after the World Cup.

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