The home fans were elated, when Ole Einar Bjoerndalen narrowly triumphed over Raphael Poiree in an epic 15-km mass start biathlon race in Holmenkollen, Oslo.
The Norwegian edging out his French opponent with the slightest of margin, claimed the second win in as many days and the 11th one of the season.
Having lost out in such intensity packed environment will be a befitting adieu for Poiree who was contesting in what would probably be the final race of his career, as the Frenchmen has called for retirement from the competitive scene.
Germany’s Sven Fisher bagged the final podium finish behind the duo.
