Russia triumph in men's 4x7.5km biathlon relay

The Russian Federation have won gold in the men's 4x7.5km biathlon relay and moved to the top of the medals table in the process.

Anton Shipulin chased down Simon Schempp in the final leg of the relay and raced home to victory, cheered on by a raucous home crowd, to claim Russia's 11th gold of the Games.

Germany claimed the silver medal, while Austria took the bronze.

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