Norwegian star claims World Cup Pursuit victory in Ruhpolding
The biathlon World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Ruhpolding, Germany, with the men’s 12.5km Pursuit. Check out the results.
After a solid performance, Norway’s Johannes Dale-Skjevdal claimed the Pursuit victory at the World Cup in Germany.
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR) secured the win in the 12.5km Pursuit, stopping the clock at 30:23.9 and with one missed shot.
Eric Perrot (FRA) finished second, 4.9 seconds back and with three missed shots, while Martin Ponsiluoma (SWE) completed the podium in third place, 7.5 seconds behind and with four misses.
Top 5, 12.5km Pursuit, Men
- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR), (0-0-1-0), 30:23.9
- Eric Perrot (FRA), (2-0-0-1), +4.9
- Martin Ponsiluoma (SWE), (2-0-1-1), +7.5
- Fabien Claude (FRA), (0-0-1-1), +8.2
- Tommaso Giacomel (ITA), (1-2-1-1), +8.5
Complete results can be found HERE
Also Read – Biathlon World Cup 2025/2026: Complete program for Ruhpolding
FACTS Ruhpolding World Cup Season 2025/2026
- When: Wednesday, January 14 to Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
- Where: Ruhpolding, Germany
- What: IBU World Cup in Ruhpolding, Germany
PROGRAM
Wednesday, January 14: Women 4x6km Relay (more information can be found HERE)
- 14:30 CET: 4x6km Relay, Women
Thursday, January 15: Men 4×7.5km Relay (more information can be found HERE)
- 14:30 CET: 4×7.5km Relay, Men
Friday, January 16: Women 7.5km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)
- 14:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
Saturday, January 17: Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)
- 14:30 CET: 10km Sprint, Men
Sunday, January 18: Women 10km Pursuit and Men 12.5km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)
- 12:30 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women
- 15:00 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men
After Ruhpolding (Germany), the biathlon World Cup continues in Nové Město na Moravě (Czech Republic) and Antholz–Anterselva (Italy) for the Winter Olympic Games. The post-Olympic stages will take place in Kontiolahti (Finland) and Otepää (Estonia). The 2025/2026 World Cup season ends in Oslo-Holmenkollen (Norway).
Also Read – Biathlon World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season
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