Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
In the men’s Knockout Sprint event, Betlehem secured victory, marking his fifth World Cup medal in this format since its inception last year. His performance follows a challenging 10km race in which he finished 18th after suffering from a cold during the week. Betlehem noted his ability to refocus after setbacks, stating he sees every race as a new opportunity to prove himself.
Paulo Strehlke Delgado won silver, earning his first international medal in his first World Cup event in nearly two years. Gregorio Paltrinieri took bronze, completing the men's podium.
On the women's side, Moesha Johnson won the 3km Knockout Sprint, completing a ‘double-double’ by winning the last four individual events (10km and 3km) across the current and previous World Cup stops. Johnson described her motivation as a desire to challenge herself and expressed satisfaction after the race.
Isabel Gose and Paula Otero Fernandez took silver and bronze, respectively, each achieving their first individual World Cup medals in this event.