January 14, 2017 (Ruhpolding, GER) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee placed 33rd with two missed targets in the women’s 7.5km sprint on Saturday in Ruhpolding at BMW IBU World Cup 5 at 2:13.5 behind Finland’s Kaisa Makarainen who shot clean for her first victory of the season.

Gabriela Koukalova of Czech Republic also shot clean for second at 22 seconds back, while Germany’s Laura Dahlmeier matched the top two on the range but finished third, 30.1 seconds behind Makarainen.

Rosanna Crawford was the top Canuck in 55th followed by Megan Tandy in 56th with Julia Ransom 60th. American Joanne Reid was 71st and her teammate Clare Egan finished 77th. Canada’s Lunder placed 89th and Maddie Phaneuf was 94th.

“I put myself in the race right from the start, taking advantage of a great ride behind Gabi for a loop,” said Dunklee. “Unfortunately, my pace fell off in the loops after that and my range performance was mediocre. I will have a great pack of athletes within two seconds ahead of me to chase tomorrow.”

After an overnight snowfall, more light snow accompanied by light winds began falling just before the start of the women’s sprint.