In a stunning turn of events at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, French athlete Paula Botet secured her first-ever World Cup victory, overcoming challenging weather conditions. Norwegian Maren Kirkeeide and Bulgarian Milena Todorowa also achieved their first podium finishes….
In an astonishing debut for the season, 25-year-old French biathlete Paula Botet secured her first career victory in the World Cup, competing in Oberhof, Germany. Emerging from the IBU Cup, Botet delivered a flawless shooting performance and impressive skiing, finishing…
With just 50 days left until the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, scheduled from February 11 to 23, preparations are in full swing. Jürg Capol, the event’s CEO, emphasizes the need for realistic promotion efforts, engaging with the audience…
During the last weekend before Christmas, French athletes excelled in biathlon and alpine skiing. In the Coupe de France, lower-division teams pulled off surprising victories against Ligue 1 clubs, including Montpellier’s stunning 4-0 loss to Le Puy. In skiing, Lindsey…
In the pursuit race held in Le Grand-Bornand, Jeremy Finello nearly achieved a surprise finish but ultimately fell short of breaking into the top 30. Despite some shooting errors, Norwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bö claimed his third victory of the…
Justine Braisaz-Bouchet secured her first victory of the season at the World Cup sprint event in Grand-Bornand, France, on December 20, 2024. Defeating Germany’s Franziska Preuss and Slovenia’s Annamarija Lampic, Braisaz-Bouchet delivered a strong performance with a 9/10 shooting score….
Due to insufficient natural snowfall, organizers of the Biathlon World Cup at Grand-Bornand have once again resorted to truck-delivering snow for the competition, sparking environmental concerns. Expected to attract 75,000 spectators from December 19-22, the event has raised discussions about…
Over the weekend, French biathletes excelled in Hochfilzen, Austria, achieving two victories and securing six podium finishes. In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain solidified their lead with a 3-1 win over Lyon, while ES Monaco and Olympique de Marseille struggled. Rugby…
The French biathlon relay team achieved a significant victory against Norway in Hochfilzen, Austria, on December 15, 2024. After losing individual races earlier in the competition, the team, consisting of Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Eric Perrot, and Emilien Jacquelin, bounced…
Lou Jeanmonnot of France achieved a flawless shooting performance, scoring 20/20 to win the biathlon pursuit event in Hochfilzen, Austria, marking her second victory of the season. Despite a challenging sprint the day before, Jeanmonnot overcame a 22-second deficit to…
This weekend, French athletes achieved significant successes in Scandinavia, notably in biathlon and handball. Eric Perrot captured the yellow bib as World Cup leader in biathlon, while the French women’s handball team secured a place in the Euro semifinals by…
The French biathlon team achieved a remarkable feat in Kontiolahti, Finland, securing three victories in four races. Éric Perrot claimed his first career win in the mass start, finishing ahead of fellow Frenchman Quentin Fillon Maillet. With this win, Perrot…
