Krasnaya Polyana, Russia (SportsNetwork.com) – France’s Martin Fourcade won a
second biathlon gold, capturing the men’s 20-kilometer individual event on
Thursday.
Fourcade also won the pursuit gold on Monday.
Germany’s Erik Lessler finished second to claim the silver medal, while
Russian Evgeniy Garanichev took the bronze.
Norway’s Ole Einar Bjoerndalen was never factor, missing one target on each of
his four shooting rounds. The penalties left the 12-time Winter Olympic
medalist in 34th place. He remains tied with countryman Bjorn Daehlie, the
retired cross-country skier, for the most Winter Olympic medals.