Biathlon, Italy shines: Tommaso Giacomel wins Hochfilzen sprint; Dorothea Wierer fourth

Italy celebrated a banner day in Hochfilzen as Tommaso Giacomel captured the men’s sprint, earning the second World Cup victory of his career. The Italian was faultless on the range and powerful on skis, a combination that delivered the win and moved him up to third in the overall standings.

The women’s sprint also brought good news for the Azzurri: Dorothea Wierer placed fourth, confirming her early-season form. The article notes Italy’s strong collective showing and frames Giacomel’s performance as both technically precise at the range and physically convincing on course. It also highlights the momentum this result provides heading into the next World Cup starts in Hochfilzen.

Key takeaways: - Giacomel wins Hochfilzen sprint with 0 penalties; it is his second career World Cup victory. - He rises to third in the overall World Cup standings. - Dorothea Wierer finishes fourth in the women’s sprint, underscoring Italy’s excellent day.