March 09, 2019 (Ostersund, Sweden) – American Sean Doherty shot clean to claim 22nd in the men’s 10km Sprint for a career-best finish at a world championships as Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe raced to victory with one penalty.

Second place went to Russia’s Alexander Loginov who matched Doherty on the range at 13.7 seconds behind Boe while France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet also shot clean to claim the bronze medal another three seconds in arrears.

The USA’s Leif Nordgren also shot clean and finished 34th followed by top Canadian Scott Gow in 50th with one penalty, Jake Brown (USA) with three penalties in 58th, Aidan Millar (Can) in 61st with one missed target, Jules Burnette (Can) in 76th with two penalties, Christiian Gow (Can) in 84th with four penalties and Max Durtshci (USA) was 93rd also with four missed targets.

“I am very happy to continue my good shooting groove,” said Doherty. “We had great skis to go along with the shooting today, so all the pieces were there for a strong performance. It will be exciting in the pursuit. I always enjoy starting in the thick of the action.”