Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway Wins Biathlon Mass Start

New York Times - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and James HillFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:03 PM

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Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway won the men's 15-kilometer biathlon mass start race on Friday. The biathlon combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting, where athletes must ski penalty laps for missed targets, creating unpredictable shifts in the standings. Dale-Skjevdal secured the gold medal by being the only competitor to shoot cleanly, hitting all targets. Sturla Holm Laegreid, also of Norway, won silver, finishing 10.5 seconds behind. Quentin Fillon Maillet of France took the bronze medal, 25.6 seconds behind the winner.

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