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Mass start
The Russian biathlete Pavel Rostovtsev finished the third in the race for 15 kilometers, which took place in Ankholz. Olympic champion Norwegian Ole-Einar Bjurndalen won the third victory, leaving his closest pursuers far behind. The mighty Viking, although he made three misses on the firing borders, brought to his closest pursuer √ German Karsten Haymann - 20 seconds.
Victor Maygurov took fourth place.