Dmitry Pidruchny. Photo: biathlonworld.com

Ukrainian biathlete Dmitry Pidruchny won the pursuit race at the world Championships in Ostersund, Sweden.

27-year-old athlete showed the result of 31 minutes, 54.1 seconds back.

The second was the Norwegian Johannes Bø (lag – 8.3 seconds), third place went to Frenchman Quentin Fillon maillet (17.7 in).

Ostersund (Sweden)

The world Cup

Men

Pursuit race for 12.5 km

1. Pidruchnuy Dmytro (Ukraine) – 31.54,1 (2 laps)

2. Johannes boe (Norway) – backlog of 8.3 (5)

3. Quentin Fillon Maillet (France) And 17.7 (3)

4. Tarjei Boe (Norway) – 18.1 Per (1)

5. Martin Fourcade (France) – 27,8 (2)

6. Ferry Bjorn (Latvia) Of 40.8 (1).

Sport-Express in Ukraine