Norwegian win in Kontiolax World Cup mass start – Swedes falter on shooting range

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Sturla Holm Lægreid secured victory in the Biathlon World Cup mass start in Kontiolax, Finland, continuing Norway's strong form after dominating the recent Skidskyttekampen in Stockholm. Swedish contenders Martin Ponsiluoma and Sebastian Samuelsson dropped positions due to shooting misses.

Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid won the Biathlon World Cup mass start in Kontiolax, Finland, shooting perfectly to finish ahead of France's Eric Perrot (one miss, +16.5s) and teammate Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen in third.

Swede Martin Ponsiluoma took fifth after missing two in prone but cleaning standing, 32s back. Sebastian Samuelsson, with two misses and track struggles, placed 15th. The result underscores Norway's ongoing edge in biathlon, following their Skidskyttekampen triumphs.

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