Biathlon: Germany's Schempp wins Pokljuka men's pursuit

Pokljuka, 19 December - After winning Thursday's sprint, Simon Schempp on Saturday won the 12.5-kilometre pursuit race at the men's World Cup event in Pokljuka. Martin Fourcade of France was second 16.6 seconds behind, while Russia's Anton Shipulin was third, 23.4 seconds adrift.

Pokljuka Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka
Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka
Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Pokljuka
Men's pursuit race at the Pokljuka Biathlon World Cup meet.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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