The biathlon World Championships 2025 continued today in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, with the 12.5km pursuit race. After a solid performance in the men’s event, Johannes Thingnes Bø, from Norway, won the race.

Johannes Thingnes Bø, from Norway, took first place today at the men’s 12.5km pursuit race at the World Championships in Lenzerheide with a total time of 32:26.9 and two missed shots (1-0-1-0).

Campbell Wright, from the USA, snagged second place, 8.6 seconds back, and one missed shot (1-0-0-0). Eric Perrot, from France, completed the podium in third place, 20.8 seconds behind the winner and one missed shot (0-1-0-0). 

Top 5, 12.5km Pursuit, Men

1. Johannes Thingnes Bø (NOR), (1-0-1-0), 32:26.9
2. Campbell Wright (USA), (1-0-0-0), +8.6
3. Eric Perrot (FRA), (0-1-0-0), +20.8
4. Sturla Holm Lægreid (NOR), (0-0-0-0), +36.7
5. Tommaso Giacomel (ITA), (0-0-2-0), +54.0

Complete results can be found HERE and HERE

Read More: Biathlon World Championships 2025: Complete program for Lenzerheide

FACTS Lenzerheide Biathlon World Championships Season 2024/2025

• When: Wednesday, February 12 to Sunday, February 23, 2025 
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Lenzerheide, Switzerland
• What: IBU World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland

PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 12: Mixed Relay (W+M) (More details can be found HERE)

• 14:30 CET: Mixed Relay, Women+Men

Friday, February 14: 7.5km Sprint W (More details can be found HERE)

• 15:05 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Saturday, February 15: 10km Sprint M (More details can be found HERE)

• 15:05 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Sunday, February 16: 10km Pursuit W and 12.5km Pursuit M (More details can be found HERE)

• 12:05 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women
• 15:05 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men

Tuesday, February 18: 15km Individual W (More details can be found HERE)

• 15:05 CET: 15km Individual, Women

Wednesday, February 19: 20km Individual M (More details can be found HERE)

• 15:05 CET: 20km Individual, Men

Thursday, February 20: Single Mixed Relay (W+M) (More details can be found HERE)

• 16:05 CET: Single Mixed Relay, Woman+Man

Saturday, February 22: 4x6km Relay W and 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)

• 12:05 CET: 4x6km Relay, Women
• 15:05 CET: 4×7.5km Relay, Men

Sunday, February 23: 12.5km Mass Start W and 15km Mass Start M (More details can be found HERE)

• 13:45 CET: 12.5km Mass Start, Women
• 16:05 CET: 15km Mass Start, Men

After the World Championships in Lenzerheide (Switzerland), the biathlon World Cup heads to Nove Mesto Na Morave (Czech Republic) and Pokljuka (Slovenia). Then, the 2024/2025 World Cup season ends in Oslo (Norway).

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season

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