The Ukrainian biathlon team held a dramatic relay race at the 6th stage of the World Cup, which is taking place these days in Italy. On the highway in Antholts, Dmitry Pidruchny, Vitaly Mandzin, Anton Dudchenko and Taras Lesyuk finished in 8th place.

Pidruchny, who last ran first in the relay 10 years ago, performed his leg flawlessly. Our world champion, in addition to accurate shooting, demonstrated excellent speed, which allowed to transfer the baton from 2nd place, lagging behind only 3. 5 seconds from leading Norway.

Mandzyn, although he sank a little in speed, but standing up to his shooting, kept our team in second place (+7 seconds). However, then three inaccurate shots immediately threw back Ukraine for a minute from the first place.

A real failure happened to Anton Dudchenko, who ruined the whole race. The 28-year-old native of Sumy region, after a precise prone position, could not control his nerves and earned a penalty loop on the standing position..

Lesyuk went to the highway 9th only after 2:34. 6 after the leader and couldn’t do anything anymore. His 3 misses at the second shooting range led to the final 8th place.

France eventually received victory. The second became Norway. Sweden has the third line on the pedestal.