IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships
25 February - 5 March

SOLLEFTEA 2013 - Media Centre

News - Biathlon

Irek Zaripov celebrating after winning a race at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

The Russian delegation once again showed its strength at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, finishing strong on Day 1 of the Finals in Finland.

Irek Zaripov

Though Russia is already the clear leader of the event, nothing will be decided until the final race for many of the individual trophies.

Daniel Dias Parapan Record

Russia's Roman Petushkov takes lead over teammate Irek Zaripov

Skier on the podium with her guide

Irek Zaripov (RUS) competing at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

Mark Arendz (CAN) competes in the Men's 12.5km Standing Biathlon event at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

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Greg Westlake

Katarzyna Rogowiec

Rogowiec, a three-time Paralympic medallist, won the women's sprint, 5km and 15km.

Oleksandra Kononova collapsing after winning race

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Daniel Dias, Terezinha Guilhermina, Oscar Pistorious, Esther Vergeer, David Weir and Irek Zaripov all nominated for top award which will be presented in February.

Irek Zaripov (RUS) competing at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

The Russian men and Ukrainian women proved their strengths on the snow during the Biathlon portion of the first IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup event of the season.

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Vasili Shaptsiaboi on the podium

Vasili Shaptsiaboi is showing his strength on both the track and on the snow.

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Anatoly Pakhomov, Mayor of Sochi today received the Peace and Sport flag from HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Joel Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, marking the fact that Sochi will be hosting the major peace-making sports event, the 6th Peace and Sport International Forum in 2012.

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