France wins, Germany wastes gold

At the top it was an open exchange of blows between Germany and France. Both nations shone with precision and speed at the shooting range, as well as with strong running times on the cross-country ski trail. Only Simon Desthieux couldn't quite keep up with Arndt Peiffer, so the French came to the last change 12 seconds behind. Showed outstanding performances: Martin Fourcade and Philipp Horn. © APA/afp / TIZIANA FABI

The last two shooting incidents turned into a crime thriller. At first, Germany goalkeeper Benedikt Doll was only able to avoid the penalty loop with difficulty, but then the 29-year-old from the Black Forest was caught. After the standing stage, Doll had to shoot 150 extra meters - suddenly Germany had to fight for silver. Johannes Thingnes Bø, the Norwegian goalkeeper, was breathing down Doll's neck and gave the German no chance.

France's final runner Quentin Fillon Maillet, however, had a comfortable final lap. The gold medal could no longer be taken away from the team led by superstar Martin Fourcade. Azzurri in 7th place – Loginov starts for Russia Italy's relay team showed an average competition. Starting runner Lukas Hofer and Thomas Bormolini put the Azzurri on course for a medal, but then the young Daniele Cappellari fell back a little. Final runner Dominik Windisch brought his team from 10th to 7th place, but nothing more was possible.

Incidentally, Russia, who competed with final runner Alexander Loginov, came in fourth. He caused a stir in Antholz on Saturday when he was taken out of bed by a police raid in the early hours of the morning ( SportNews has reported ). World Cup in Antholz: men's relay Pos Country Time Error 1. France 1:12.35,9 hours 0 + 4 2. Norway +21,5 seconds 1 + 12 3. Germany +36,2 1 + 8 4. Russia +1.44,7 0 + 9 5. Slovenia +1.45,8 0 + 8 7. Italy +2.32,0 0 + 9

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France wins, Germany wastes gold

For a long time there was a tough fight for the world championship title in the men's relay. Then Germany's Benedikt Doll experienced a pitch-black day. Gold goes to France, the Azzurri ended up in 7th place.

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