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Belarus’ Maksim Varabei 2nd in IBU Cup sprint in Raubichi

Maksim Varabei

MINSK, 4 March (BelTA) – Maksim Varabei of Belarus finished second in the Men 10km Sprint at IBU Cup 8 in Raubichi, 5.2 seconds behind the winner, BelTA has learned.

Sivert Guttorm Bakken of Norway clocked the best time of 27:56.2. Third was Norway's Endre Stroemsheim, 34.5 seconds back.

Viktar Kryuko of Belarus came in 26th. Yahor Kazarynau crossed the finish line 38th.
 
Adelina Sabitava of Belarus placed 27th in the Women’s 7.5km Sprint. The event was won by Elisabeth Hoegberg of Sweden.

The final IBU Cup will continue on 5 March with sprint women at 11.00 and sprint men at 14.00 with a 20-second start interval. Mass starts (11.00 – women, 13.30 – men) will close the program on 6 March.

Competing at the IBU Cup 8 in Raubichi are 151 athletes from 31 countries.

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