men’s 20 k individual

Mr. Clutch: Fourcade Champion of Another 20 k; Green and Bailey in Top 24 at IBU World Champs

Alex KochonMarch 12, 2015

The podium-surprise streak at IBU World Championships ended on Thursday, with regulars Martin Fourcade, Emil Hegle Svendsen and Ondrej Moravec taking gold, silver and bronze in the men's 20 k individual, respectively. Canada's Brendan Green placed 21st to lead the North Americans, and three U.S. men placed in the top 33.

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Another First for Smith: 12th with 19-for-20 Shooting in Holmenkollen 20 k; Nordgren Notches 20th

Alex KochonFebruary 13, 2015

Nathan Smith shot 19-for-20 for the first time in a 20 k individual race to place 12th on Thursday, and Leif Nordgren did the same to finish 20th, which stood as career-best 20 k results for both. France's Martin Fourcade won the race with perfect shooting, and the top-three men all cleaned.