The IBU Cup season 2024/2025 continues today in Obertilliach, Austria, with a 15km mass start 60 race for men. After a solid battle in the men’s event, Johan-Olav Botn, from Norway, won the race.

Johan-Olav Botn, from Norway, took first place today in the men’s 15km mass start 60 race in Obertilliach, Austria, with a total time of 39:18.5 and four missed shots (2-1-0-1).

Isak Frey, also from Norway, snagged second place, 10.7 seconds back, and three missed shots (0-0-3-0). Johannes Dale-Skjevdal completed the Norwegian podium in third place, 17.2 seconds behind the winner and four missed shots (1-0-2-1). 

Top 5, 15km Mass Start 60, Men

1. Johan-Olav Botn (NOR), (2-1-0-1), 39:18.5
2. Isak Frey (NOR), (0-0-3-0), +10.7
3. Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR), (1-0-2-1), +17.2
4. Sivert Guttorm Bakken (NOR), (0-1-1-0), +20.1
5. Roman Rees (GER), (0-0-1-1), +52.7

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – IBU Cup: Complete program for Obertilliach

On Sunday, December 22, the IBU Cup in Obertilliach ends with the mixed relay (M+W) and single mixed relay (M+W).

FACTS IBU Cup Obertilliach 2024/2025

• When: Thursday, December 19 to Sunday, December 22, 2024 
• Who: National biathletes – women and men
• Where: Obertilliach, Austria
• What: IBU Cup Obertilliach, Austria

PROGRAM

Thursday, December 19: 7.5km/10km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)  

• 10:45 CET: 10km Sprint, Men 
• 14:15 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women 

Saturday, December 21: 12km/15km Mass Start 60

• 10:45 CET: 15km Mass Start 60, Men 
• 13:30 CET: 12km Mass Start 60, Women 

Sunday, December 22: Mixed Relay/Single Mixed

• 10:45 CET: Mixed Relay, Men + Women
• 13:45 CET: Single Mixed Relay, Men + Women

After Obertilliach, the biathlon IBU Cup heads to Germany (Arber), Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia), Italy (Open European Championships in Martell-Val Martello and IBU Cup in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna). Then, the 2024/2025 IBU Cup season ends with two stages in Estonia (Otepää).

Also Read – IBU Cup: Biathlon calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season

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