The next biathlon medals will be awarded on Tuesday: What is in it for the German men in the individual over 20 kilometers?
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Olympics: Biathlon |
Men's Singles, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m
Denise Herrmann caused a gold sensation among women.
Does that inspire men too?
We accompany the race in the live ticker.
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10.06 a.m .:
Roman Rees has done the best so far in his Olympic debut!
In terms of running, it's not enough for the top athletes, but he remains flawless twice on the shooting range.
Strong.
10.05 a.m .:
Sturla Holm Laegreid is also a very hot topic.
But the Norwegian shows nerves!
First penalty minute in the first shooting.
10.03 a.m .:
What’s suddenly going on with Erik Lesser?
Three penalties in standing, all medal hopes gone!
Too bad for the Thuringian, but that was a completely screwed up shooting.
Tarjei Boe, who remains flawless even after three attacks, does a much better job.
10.01 a.m .:
Benedikt Doll unpacks the visor – and unfortunately does not get away without mistakes!
A mistake in the first shooting is not a reason for resignation, but it is not an optimal start.
9.59 a.m .:
Johannes Thingnes Boe is once again unbeatable on the track today.
But now it's his second prone stage that counts.
One two three four five!
All discs fall, increasing his chances of a medal.
9.58 a.m .:
Benedikt Doll is on the way and will soon shoot for the first time.
The Black Forest is the greatest German hope today.
Can he build on his strong performances in Antholz?
9.57 a.m .:
It’s not yet the Swedes’ games.
Sebastian Samuelsson gets a penalty and is already under pressure.
9.54 a.m .:
You also have to pay attention to Alexander Loginov today.
The Russian is one of the fastest runners and cleans the first shooting.
9.53 a.m .:
Now comes Erik Lesser!
Shooting is his forte - and he shows why!
Hardly any other biathlete shoots faster and safer than Lesser.
Zero mistakes and a great shooting time give hope for today's competition!
9.51 a.m .:
The Norwegian Christiansen is angry about a mistake in the last attempt, compatriot Tarjei Boe also clears all targets in the second shooting.
9.46 a.m .:
Johannes Thingnes Boe does better in the standing position and remains flawless.
But also starting runner Tsvetkov is doing well so far - the Russian is still without a miss.
9.46 a.m .:
Simon Desthieux (France) and Martin Ponsiluoma (Sweden) give up their clean slate right at the start.
Desthieux makes one mistake, Ponsiluoma two.
9.45am:
Strong shooting and zero penalties from Quentin Fillon Maillet.
The Frenchman takes the lead for the time being.
9.43 a.m.: Boldly
corrected, but shoots the first mistake right away!
Numbers two and three follow - too bad!
The German loses all chances at the first shooting.
9.41 a.m .:
Brother Tarjei Boe is also one of the hot favorites to win today.
He cleans in prone and immediately gets an advantage over his brother.
Johannes Kühn immediately unpacks the rifle.
9:39 a.m.:
The first runners have arrived at the shooting range.
Prone shooting is Johannes Thingnes Boe's biggest weakness.
The Norwegian misses once and charges the first penalty minute.
He can often compensate for this on the cross-country ski run - even today?
9:34 a.m.:
20 kilometers in dull snow and freezing temperatures: Today’s race is a challenge for all athletes and will require a lot of energy.
A total of 700 meters of altitude difference has to be mastered.
9.30 a.m .: The race is on!
Russian Maxim Tsvetkov opens, followed by top favorite Johannes Thingnes Boe.
The first German is Johannes Kühn with starting number eight.
Erik Lesser, Benedikt Doll and Roman Rees follow at some distance.
Update from February 8th, 9.12am:
Biathlon in the morning - what could be nicer?
In 15 minutes the starting signal will be given in Zhangjiakou, today it's the men's turn.
Traditionally, shooting is of paramount importance in the 20-kilometer race.
For each mistake, the athletes are given a one-minute penalty - Denise Herrmann mastered this challenge brilliantly yesterday.
What do men have in their quivers?
First report from February 8th:
Beijing – Germany celebrates biathlon gold!
Denise Herrmann secured the Olympic title in the women's individual over 15 kilometers on Monday.
The jubilation was of course great afterwards - will the men perhaps even go one better on Tuesday?
From 9.30 a.m. it's all about medals today, 20 kilometers and four shootings are on the agenda.
Again there is a penalty minute for each miss, what will be in it for the German biathletes?
Former world champion Benedikt Doll, veteran Erik Lesser, Roman Rees and Johannes Kühn are all on the hunt for medals for the German team.
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