Sprint:
The championships begin with the most intense race with expected winning times between 12 and 15 minutes. Even the smallest mistakes can make the difference between the gold medal and a top 10 position.
Reigning World Champions: Daisy Kudre-Schyder (EST) and Ville-Petteri Saarela (FIN).

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Pursuit:
The longest and toughest race in the championship, with a chase start based on the results from Tuesday’s sprint. Expected winning times between 50 and 60 minutes. Reigning World Champions: Linda Lindkvist (SWE) and Jørgen Baklid (NOR).

English commentary by former Swedish athlete Linus...

Middle:
Often the most technical orienteering await on the middle distance, that increases the risk of time loss along the course, which takes 40-45 minutes to complete for the best athletes. Reigning World Champions: Daisy Kudre-Schyder (EST) and Stanimir Belomashev (BUL).

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Sprint Relay:
The championships end with the exciting mixed sprint relay, where two athletes from each nation in turn race three legs each. The relay element makes this race very watchable and often leads to mistakes and time loss and a nervous finish. Reigning World Champion: Norway (Jørgen Bakl...