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March 18, 2016 (KhantyMansisk, Russia) – The USA’s Tim Burke stormed to a fantastic sixth place in the men’s 10km Sprint race at the IBU World Cup in Khanty Mansisk, Russia, logging only one shooting penalty and finishing just 52.6s behind Julian Eberhard’s (AUT), who shot clean to win his first World Cup title in 24:18.6.
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The battle was extremely tight between Eberhard and second-place finisher Simon Schempp (GER), who finished a mere 1.1s back. The top five all shot clean, including bronze medalist Arnd Peiffer (GER) at 23s down.
“Today was a great day for the team for many reasons,” said Burke. “Of course, I am very happy with my 6th-place finish but I am even happier about the men’s team securing sixth place in the Nations Cup score. This is a huge accomplishment for the entire team and it has been incredible to see the progression of this team during my career. Also, hats off today to our ski technicians. We have a small staff here in Russia and these guys put us on the best skis in the race. Top-10 results are not possible on OK skis, so I owe a lot to the technicians. I’m feeling good and looking forward to the next two races.”
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In other North American results, Sean Doherty (USA) was 21st, Lowell Bailey (USA) took 31st, and Canada’s Brendan Green (CAN) was 42nd, and teammate Macx Davies (CAN) was 73rd while Nathan Smith did not start. Doherty and Bailey will joining Burke in Saturday’s pursuit.
“Not my best today, but happy to be in the pursuit,” added Bailey. “We are all really happy to finalize our sixth-place Nations Cup placing today. That’s the best ever team showing for the U.S. men. Congrats to my teammates, coaches, and staff. It takes a lot of support just to get to the start line at a World Cup, let alone compete with some of the best teams in the world. Thanks to all of the fans for cheering us on throughout the season. On to the pursuit.”
Results
1. Julian Eberhard’s (AUT) 24:18.6
2. Simon Schempp (GER) +1.1
3. Arnd Peiffer (GER) +23
6. Tim Burke (USA) +52.6
21. Sean Doherty (USA) +1:38.3
31. Lowell Bailey (USA) +1:55.4
42. Brendan Green (CAN) +2:08.1
73. Macx Davies (CAN) +3:35.3
Full results here.