IBU Cup: Johan-Olav Botn wins Mass Start 60 in Obertilliach
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
- Johan-Olav Botn (NOR), (2-1-0-1), 39:18.5
- Isak Frey (NOR), (0-0-3-0), +10.7
- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR), (1-0-2-1), +17.2
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken (NOR), (0-1-1-0), +20.1
- 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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