Biathlon: Birnbacher Wins, Slovenia's Fak Second

Pokljuka, 16 December - Slovenia's Jakov Fak took second place in men's biathlon mass start event at Pokljuka on Sunday, crossing the finish line 17 seconds after the victorious Andreas Birnbacher of Germany. Third place was claimed by Tim Burke of the US, who was 22 second slower than Birnbacher.

Pokljuka Germany's Andreas Birnbacher (centre) wins men's mass start event at Pokljuka, followed by Slovenia's Jakov Fak (left) and Tom Burke of the US (right). Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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Germany's Andreas Birnbacher (centre) wins men's mass start event at Pokljuka, followed by Slovenia's Jakov Fak (left) and Tom Burke of the US (right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Pokljuka Slovenia's Jakov Fak (pictured) takes second place in men's mass start event after Germany's Andreas Birnbacher. Third was Tom Burke of US. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Pokljuka
Slovenia's Jakov Fak (pictured) takes second place in men's mass start event after Germany's Andreas Birnbacher. Third was Tom Burke of US.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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