Russian biathlonist Pavel Rostovtsev won individual race with four firing lines in World Cup stage in Pokluka (Slovenia). Rostovtsev hasn't missed a shot and was almost half a minute before Ilmras Brizis (Latvia), who was the second. The third place is taken by Vincent Defrance (France).

This victory led Rostovtsev to the second place in total results of World Cup. The first place is occupied by Frank Lukk (Germany), who was the 7th in Pokluka.

World Cup. Pokluka (Slovenia)

1.Pavel ROSTOVTSEV (Russia) - 1:00.02,0 (0)

2.Ilmars Brizis (Latvia) - lag 31,4 (1)

3.Vincent Defrance (France) - 34,3 (2)

4.Harald Hanevold (Norway) - 47,5 (0)

5.Vesa Hietalahti (Finland) - 48,8 (2)

6.Vadim Sashurin (Belorussia) - 55,9 (2)

12.Sergey CHEPIKOV (Russia) - 1.53,8 (2)

13.Sergey ROZHKOV (Russia) - 2.04,4 (2)

23.Sergey RUSINOV (Russia) - 3.40,0 (3)