Rob Walker
Biathlon and cross-country co-commentator on BBC Two

Sebastian Samuelsson has cut a dejected figure at times, but he is soaking up the applause of the crowd.

He is on the podium this time for Sweden. He was involved in their gold medal-winning exploits eight years ago and he will be over the moon to be on the podium again with a brave, brilliant bronze.

A great day for biathlon - a brilliant race with great skill and stamina. A world class sport.

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No-one can accuse Jurgen Klopp of not taking his bell-ringing duties seriously...

Rob Walker
Biathlon and cross-country co-commentator on BBC Two

Eric Perrot anchors France home in style. He collapses to the snow, with a huge hug.

Well done to Vetle Sjastad Christiansen. Norway had a fifth member watching over them today and he may have well have been in the team today, but he has been in their hearts all throughout.

The two dominant nations have done it again.

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How good was that? One hour and 20 minutes of pure entertainment.

Sweden claim bronze and are absolutely delighted at the finish line.

Norway have lost their Olympic title but they do take silver.

The commentator has just said they did Sivert Guttorm Bakken proud and I agree.

Here we go! Perrot is digging deep as he approaches the finish line.

He's looked over his shoulder and he can't see Christiansen behind him.

We're on the final climb and Eric Perrot is retaining France's lead.

Norway's Vetle Sjastad Christiansen has a lot of ground to make up in the closing stages if they are to take gold.

Josh has just spotted former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ringing the bell for the start of the final loop...

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That wasn't perfect from Eric Perrot but he has completed his set.

Norway's Vetle Sjastad Christiansen hits five clean shots and is off to chase the Frenchman for gold.

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If France's Eric Perrot shoots clean then they look set to make history and win gold.

Here we go. One last range visit!

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The shooting is definitely what wins and loses you a medal.

I wonder how often they train for this part of the event?

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I have lactic acid build-up just watching this ...

You don't realise just how demanding this course is until the camera pans out and they look like tiny dots on the snow.

We are into the final leg! It can all still change - but here's how it's looking:

GOLD - France

SILVER - Norway

BRONZE - Sweden

That three-way battle for gold is on ...

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What a final leg we're in for!

Sturla Holm Laegreid has put Norway into medal contention with this strong performance, but Martin Ponsiluoma has just sprinted past him to regain Sweden's lead.

Rob Walker
Biathlon and cross-country co-commentator on BBC Two

Are we going to see a monumental burn-up between France and Norway?

Eight medals so far for France and seven so far for Norway, across the female and male biathlon.

The French are on three golds, three silvers and two bronze. Norway have two golds, three silvers and two bronze.

It's absolutely incredible. The only other country with multiple medals is the Italians.