Historic Bronze for Britain: Scott Meenagh Shines in Para-biathlon World Cup Finale

British athlete Scott Meenagh clinches a career-best bronze in the Para-biathlon World Cup finale, securing third place in overall standings.

Britain's Scott Meenagh made history in Torsby, Sweden, securing his first podium finish of the season with a bronze medal in the Para-biathlon sprint. The 35-year-old completed the course in 10 minutes and 24.8 seconds, trailing behind USA's Aaron Pike (gold) and Kazakhstan's Yerbol Khamitov (silver) in a fiercely contested race.

A Career-Defining Achievement

This landmark performance not only earned Meenagh his first World Cup medal of the season but also propelled him to a career-best third place in the overall World Cup standings. Reflecting on his achievement, Meenagh shared:

"I am incredibly proud of today's result. I put myself under a lot of pressure going into the final day, knowing both medals and a historic overall standing were at stake. To deliver on this stage is indescribable."

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

The British athlete emphasized the crucial role of his support team in this breakthrough season:

"The team worked relentlessly to help me achieve consistent results. Standing on this podium is as much their victory as mine."

Event Highlights

  1. Gold Medal: Aaron Pike (USA) continued his dominance in Para-biathlon.
  2. Silver Medal: Yerbol Khamitov (Kazakhstan) secured his second podium this season.
  3. Season Finale: This event concluded the 2025 Para-biathlon World Cup circuit.

With this performance, Meenagh establishes himself as a serious contender for future Paralympic events, demonstrating Britain's growing prowess in winter para-sports.

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