Estonia’s Rene Zahkna stuns Swedish stars in season-opening biathlon sprint

Sebastian Samuelsson and Martin Ponsiluoma raced off early. Viktor Brandt had a chance to win, but he missed shots in the final shooting round.

No Swede stood out as the weekend ended with the 7.5-kilometre sprint.

Instead, victory went to 32-year-old Rene Zahkna of Estonia, who hit every target.

Sebastian Samuelsson salvaged the day somewhat by hitting every target in the final shooting round and taking second place. Viktor Brandt was third and Ponsiluoma fourth.