Biathlonpokljuka world cup 2021
At 2.30 pm the start, four blues in the race: there is the world debut for Giacomel, surprisingly excluded Thomas Bormolini, still in the race for a place in the Mass Start. An endless race is expected with many possible protagonists: but who will be Martin Fourcade's heir?
Wednesday 17 February 2021 3 minutes reading time
Twelve months ago in Anterselva the transalpine champion won his last world title on an individual level, ahead of Johannes Boe and the Austrian Landertinger. In light of what has been seen this season, the aspirant to the throne with the most credentials would be Sturla Holm Laegreid, winner in Kontiolahti and second in Anterselva, however in the latest releases the young Norwegian has shown a slight drop in form.
Norway which for the moment has come out reduced from the first races in Pokljuka and which will try to redeem itself. In addition to Laegreid, the best card of the norge still seems to be Johannes Boe, clearly the best on skis, but still imprecise at the shooting range. For him, the gold medal will go from percentages to shooting.
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Among the favorites for a medal are also the Russian Loginov, who won a month ago in Anterselva, the French Jacquelin, Desthieux and Fillon Maillet and the Swedes Ponsiluoma and Samuelsson, but beware of surprises. Instead, the Germans returning from a very disappointing start to the world championship are called to redeem. Lesser took third place in Kontiolahti this season, but the racing man in Pokljuka seems to be Peiffer.
For Italy on paper, this is the most difficult format and has recently given less satisfaction. However, for what Hofer did this season, there is hope. In fact, the blue in the home race in Anterselva finished fourth just one tenth from the podium. For him, too, everything will pass from precision to shooting. Dominik Windisch, Didier Bionaz and Tommaso Giacomel, who takes the place of Thomas Bormolini, will also be at the start. The Livigno rider was excluded, a little surprisingly, but he still has some chance of qualifying for the Mass Start on Sunday.
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