The IBU Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Geilo, Norway, with a 10km pursuit race for women. After a fast day on the tracks and shooting range, Marlene Fichtner, from Germany, won the event with a solid performance.

Marlene Fichtner, from Germany, took first place in the women’s 10km pursuit race in Geilo, Norway, with a total time of 30:22.2 and clean shooting (0-0-0-0).

Chloe Chevalier, from France, snagged second place, 24.5 seconds back, and two missed shots (0-0-1-1). Paula Botet, also from France, completed the podium in third place, 35.2 seconds behind the winner and four misses (2-0-1-1). 

Top 5, 10km Pursuit, Women

1. Marlene Fichtner (GER), (0-0-0-0), 30:22.2
2. Chloe Chevalier (FRA), (0-0-1-1), +24.5
3. Paula Botet (FRA), (2-0-1-1), +35.2
4. Johanna Skottheim (SWE), (1-0-0-1), +41.6
5. Marit Oeygard (NOR), (0-0-1-2), +1:51.5

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – IBU Cup: Complete program for Geilo

FACTS IBU Cup Geilo 2024/2025

• When: Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 7 
• Who: National biathletes – women and men
• Where: Geilo, Norway
• What: IBU CUP in Geilo, Norway

PROGRAM

Wednesday, December 4: 15km/20km Individual

• 10:00 CET: 15km Individual, Women 
• 13:50 CET: 20km Individual, Men 

Friday, December 6: 7.5km/10km Sprint

• 10:20 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women 
• 14:20 CET: 10km Sprint, Men 

Saturday, December 7: 10km/12.5km Pursuit

• 11:00 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women
• 13:45 CET: 10km Pursuit, Men

After Geilo, the biathlon IBU Cup heads to Austria (Obertilliach), 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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