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Latypov and Slivko Win Individual Titles at Russian Biathlon Championships

Shooting accuracy proved decisive in Izhevsk.

Overview

  • Eduard Latypov won the men's 20 km individual in 54:03.5 with one miss.
  • Aleksandr Kornev finished second at +1:28.7 with two misses, and Ilnaz Mukhamedzyanov took third at +1:33.4 with two misses.
  • Viktoria Slivko captured the women's 15 km individual in 45:33.8 after clean shooting at all four stages.
  • Natalia Shevchenko placed second by 0.4 seconds with no misses, and Tamara Derbusheva was third at +58.8 with perfect shooting.
  • Both races were held in Izhevsk, and the Russian championships are scheduled to conclude on January 11.