Vebjoern Soerum won the individual in Ruhpolding (Germany), 5th stage of the Biathlon World Cup. Perfect on the shot, the Norwegian set the best time in 47'30''. He beat the Frenchman Émilien Claude, also 20/20 on the four shots, but dominated on the skis. The Vosgien offers his first podium at 25 years old, with a time of 48'22''.