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26 Feb 2020

Belarusian Sergei Bocharnikov victorious in Men Super Sprint Final in Raubichi

Belarusian Sergei Bocharnikov victorious in Men Super Sprint Final in Raubichi
Sergei Bocharnikov

MINSK, 26 February (BelTA) - Belarusian Sergei Bocharnikov became the first winner of the IBU Open European Championship in Raubichi, BelTA has learned.

The Belarusian athlete cleared the Men Super Sprint Final in 14:12.8 (0+2). Adam Waclawek from the Czech Republic was second (0.4 seconds back, 0+3). Bronze went to Ukrainian Dmytro Pidruchnyi (0.5 seconds back, 1+2).

Other Belarusian biathletes showed the following results: Viktar Kryuko placed 10th, Anton Smolski – 11th.

On 27 February biathletes will compete in the Single Mixed Relay (W+M) and 4x6 Mixed Relay. 29 February will feature Men 10 km Sprint and Women 7.5 km Sprint. The competition will wrap up with the Men 12.5 km Pursuit and Women 10 km Pursuit on 1 March.

The 2020 IBU Open European Biathlon Championships was relocated from Estonia’s Otepaa to Raubichi due to the warm weather in Estonia. The Belarusian Sports and Tourism Ministry and representatives of the Raubichi sports center expressed their readiness to host the competitions.

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