Han Tianyu of China took silver, and Viktor Ahn of Russia earned the bronze. J.R. Celsi, the 2010 bronze medalist from Federal Way, Wash., finished fourth.
Olympics
Maine biathlete stays positive, looks ahead
Russell Currier finished back in the pack in his first biathlon event, but has another Thursday and appreciates the home support.
Olympic Roundup: The Netherlands wins its second speedskating gold
Ireen Wust wins the women’s 3,000
Commentary: Bode Miller mired in mediocrity
America’s skiing icon offers excuses, but takes no blame, after a disappointing eighth-place finish in the men’s downhill.
Sochi Olympics seeing fewer foreign fans
Would-be spectators seem to be staying away because of terrorism fears, security and high travel costs.
Poland’s Stoch wins men’s normal hill gold at Sochi
The World Cup leader takes control with a great first-round jump.
Germany’s Loch wins 2nd gold in Olympic luge
Felix Loch joins only two others to repeat as Olympic champs.
Russia wins its first gold at Sochi Olympics
Russia clinches gold in the new team figure skating event before the final dance begins, and the U.S. earns a bronze.
Slovakia’s Kuzmina defends Olympic title in biathlon sprint
Anastasiya Kuzmina collects her third career Olympic medal.