OLYMPICS: Gregorin Misses Two Shots, Finishes 9th

Whistler, 16 February - A lacklustre shooting performance prevented Slovenia's best biathlete Teja Gregorin from vying for medals in the 10 km Olympic pursuit Tuesday, but the 30-year-old nevertheless posted the best Olympic finish of her career with 9th place.

Whistler, Canada
Teja Gregorin achieved her personal Olympic best with 9th place in the 10 km biathlon pursuit.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Whistler, Canada
Andreja Mali finishes 33rd in the 20 km pursuit.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Whistler, Canada
Teja Gregorin achieved her personal Olympic best with 9th place in the 10 km biathlon pursuit.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Whistler, Canada
Dijana Ravnikar finishes 39rd in the 20 km pursuit.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Whistler, Canada
Teja Gregorin achieved her personal Olympic best with 9th place in the 10 km biathlon pursuit.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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