Yulia Dzhima did not take part in the start due to illness.
On Saturday, January 11, the women's pursuit race took place at the fourth stage of the 2024/25 Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, Germany.
Ukraine was represented by two biathletes: Kristina Dmitrenko (40th starting position according to the results of the sprint) and World Cup debutant Darina Chalyk (56th). Yulia Dzhima, who was supposed to start the race 14th, withdrew before the start due to illness.
The best result among Ukrainians in the pursuit was shown by Dmitrenko, who closed the top 30 with one miss. Chalyk made seven inaccurate shots on three firing lines and was ultimately removed from the race as a round robin.
The race was won by Frenchwoman Lou Jeanmonneau. Norwegian Maren Kirkeide came in second, and Sweden's Elvira Oeberga rounded out the top three.
2024/25 Biathlon World Cup: results of the women's pursuit race in Oberhof
1. Lou Jeanmonneau (France, 1+0+0+0) 31:14.9
2. Maren Kirkeide (Norway, 0+2+0+0)+18.1
3. Elvira Oeberg (Sweden, 0+0+0+1) +26.2
4. Ocean Michelon (France, 0+1+0+1) +28.9
5. Selina Grotian (Germany, 1+0+1+0) +33.6
6. Janie Richard (France, 0+0+1+1) +33.7
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30. Kristina Dmitrenko (Ukraine, 0+0+1+0) +3:16.0
Daryna Chalyk (Ukraine, 2+4+1) – filmed as a lap
Also today in Oberhof there will be a men's pursuit race, which will start at 15:45 Kyiv time. Ukraine will be represented by Dmytro Pidruchnyi (4th starting position), Vitaliy Mandzyn (17th) and Taras Lesyuk (34th).
The stage in Oberhof will end on Sunday, January 12, with the classic and single mixed relays.
Where to watch the Biathlon World Cup races
In Ukraine, all Biathlon World Cup races will be broadcast live on the website and TV channel “Suspilne Sport,” as well as on local TV channels of “Suspilne.”
You can also watch the races on the online television platform Kyivstar TV on the channel “Suspilne Kyiv.” And with the promo code TSNUA, get premium access to the film and television platform for 7 days.
