Ukaleq Plains set new standards on the shooting range during the final round of the World The cup, where she was the fastest participant. On the four shooting series, each with five shots, Ukaleq spent just 1 minute and 38 seconds – an impressive time there counts from the time she steps onto the shooting mat until she leaves it. Her standing shooting bursts were completed in a record-breaking 21 seconds – a level that truly must be described as world class.
The one Italian star and experienced super shooter Dorothea Wierer, who for many years has been one of the best in the world, had to see himself beaten by Ukaleq by six seconds. Both shooters hit 18 out of 20 shots, but neither of the two top athletes delivered flawless shooting.
Also Ukaleq's brother, Sondre Slettemark, delivered a strong performance, although he did not could match her sister's lightning fast time. Sondre finished the four shooting series in 1 minute and 54 seconds – the 35th fastest time among the 102 men. Despite one slightly slower time, he hit 19 out of 20 shots, which places him as the 8th best marksman when combining shooting time and accuracy score. Ukaleq ranks 4th when the same criteria are taken into account.
On the track, both Ukaleq and Sondre have had a challenging start to the season, primarily due to illness that has limited their training. Still, Sondre places placed 56th out of 103 competitors – his best World Cup result to date. Ukaleq, ranks number 47 among the 103 starting women, which marks her 3rd best World Cup finish.
Both of them The Slettemark siblings show great potential, and their performances bode well for the season.
