Berger edges win in biathlon sprint

Berger edges win in biathlon sprintAnterselva, Italy  - Tora Berger of Norway edged Darya Domracheva of Belarus Thursday to win the 7.5-kilometre sprint in the women's biathlon World Cup.

Berger clocked 21 minutes 25.5 seconds to beat Domracheva by 8.1 seconds after both had a penalty round at Anterselva, Italy.

Kati Wilhelm of Germany was 20.7 seconds back in third place after one penalty round.

Wilhelm, winner of last year's race, moves to third overall in the standings on 437 points, behind leader Svetlana Slepzova of Russia (481) and compatriot Ekaterina Iourieva (473).

A men's 10-kilometre sprint is scheduled for Friday, with men's and women's pursuits to follow on Saturday at the venue. (dpa)

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