Ukrainian biathlete Mandzyn among nominees for "Rookie of the Season" title according to IBU
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian biathlete Vitaliy Mandzyn has been nominated by the IBU for the title of "Rookie of the Season". In the season, the 22-year-old athlete took "bronze" in the relay, was 4th in the individual race, and 31st in the overall World Cup standings.
Ukrainian biathlete Vitalii Mandzyn is among the nominees for the title "Newcomer of the Season" according to the International Biathlon Union (IBU). This is reported by the National Olympic Committee, according to UNN.
22-year-old Ukrainian biathlete Vitalii Mandzyn is one of four contenders for the title "Newcomer of the Season"
It is reported that in the 2024/2025 season, Mandzyn won a bronze medal at the World Cup stage as part of the relay team, took 4th place in the first individual race of the season - the short individual (this is the best personal result of the Ukrainian this season), and took 31st place in the overall World Cup standings.
In addition to Vitalii, Norwegians Martin Uldal and Isak Frey, as well as German Danilo Riethmüller, are competing for this award. The winner will be determined by the results of fan voting. Voting will continue until 19:00 on April 19
You can support Vitalii on the official Biathlonworld website, on Instagram, and Facebook.
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