Fourcade's criticism of the organizer: "biathlon is a winter sport"

Martin Fourcade took his 78th World Cup victory in his career when he won today's sprint in Oberhof 25 seconds ahead of compatriot Émilien Jacquelin.

It was a somewhat special competition in which the course because of the weather conditions - rain, plus degrees and lack of snow - was redesigned.

Instead of driving 3.3 km per lap, the first lap and the final round were shortened to 2.5 km, while the riders instead went 5 km between the first and second shooters (two laps).

Experienced Fourcade mastered this best but was still strongly critical afterwards.

- I've done it once or twice in my career. But this is not why I became an athlete. I love winter and good conditions. I am disappointed with the conditions here again. It is not the best marketing for biathlon. It is my 12th year in Oberhof and I love the atmosphere here, but the conditions here are not good. It's a winter sport, he tells SVT Sport.

He is supported by Björn Ferry.

- This is the strongest attachment for biathlon in the world. But it is extremely sensitive. We talk about climate change and the Oberhof is right on the border there, 800 meters above sea level in the middle of Germany. If we take 20 years to come, it is not winter here. It's rare now, too, he says.