Overview

• Johannes Thingnes Bö wins his 21st world championship gold medal, surpassing Ole Einar Björndalen as the most successful biathlete in history.
• Bö delivered a flawless performance in the Lenzerheide sprint, finishing ahead of American Campell Wright and Frenchman Quentin Fillon Maillet.
• German biathletes experienced a challenging day, with Philipp Nawrath finishing 18th as the best-placed German, and others finishing far behind.
• Errors at the shooting range and a fall in the penalty loop hindered the German team, continuing a pattern of inconsistent performances this season.
• Bö, who plans to retire after this season, remains the favorite for the upcoming pursuit event, where his dominance is expected to continue.