Julia Simon won the pursuit of Kontiolahti (Finland) on Sunday, carried by a 20/20 in shooting, and thus offers her first victory of the winter in French biathlon, during the last race of the opening stage of the World Cup.

This is the tenth victory in the World Cup for the biathlete from Les Saisies (26 years old).

"The best race of my career"

Simon, who had nevertheless started in 16th position 46 seconds behind the race leader, won ahead of the Italian Dorothea Wierer (+11.9), also author of a clear round, and the Swedish Elvira Oeberg (+21.7, 1 penalty lap).

Caroline Colombo, also strong with a 20/20 on the shooting range, was invited to sixth place (+53.5), her best result in the World Cup.

AnaĂŻs Chevalier-Bouchet, despite missing two targets on the launch pad, finished twelfth (+1:20.).


đź’¬ Julia Simon, after her first career 20/20 during her victory in pursuit of Kontiolathi: " We can say it, it's my best race!

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— the chain L'Équipe (@lachainelequipe) December 4, 2022

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Earlier in the afternoon, Emilien Jacquelin also made it to the podium, finishing third in the men's pursuit won by Norwegian Johannes Boe.

His compatriot Quentin Fillon Maillet, holder of the big crystal globe, leaves this Finnish opening week with the best ranking of tenth place obtained on Sunday in the pursuit.

Previously, he had placed fifteenth in the individual and fourteenth in the sprint.

The Biathlon World Cup continues next week in Hochfilzen (Austria), and the following week in Grand-Bornand.

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