Biathlon news - Johannes Thingnes Boe tops off extraordinary season with final victory

Johannes Thingnes Boe capped off a fine season in spectacular style, sealing his third straight IBU World Cup Biathlon win in Oslo and toasting a victorious encore.

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The Norwegian had long ago wrapped up overall glory, putting to an end seven years of dominance from Frenchman Martin Fourcade, and it was fitting that he topped the podium one final time on home snow.

Highlights: 'Untouchable' Boe clinches latest win in Holmenkollen mass start

Canmore, AB

Highlights: Jeanmonnot wins season-ending 12.5km mass start, Vittozzi claims World Cup title

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17/03/2024 at 19:24

Completing the 15km mass start race in 37:25.6, he had time to let the victory sink in down the home straight in front of his adoring fans, finishing 19.2s clear of Germany's Arnd Peiffer in second, with Benedikt Doll 38s back in third.

Boe finished the season on an imperious 1262 points, 408 clear of closest rival Alexandr Loginov, while Quentin Fillon Maillet grabbed third overall with 843. Sportsbeat 2019

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Boe clinches fifth Biathlon World Cup crystal globe with dominant victory in Canmore

16/03/2024 at 23:50

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Watch highlights as Boe powers to win in men's 12.5km pursuit in Canmore

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16/03/2024 at 22:49

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Boe dominates for win in men's 12.5km pursuit in Canmore

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16/03/2024 at 22:15