An icy shot like the -11 degrees of Ostersund, at least that was needed to get a first World Cup podium this season. Anaïs Chevalier, best Frenchwoman last year with four podiums and a top 10 in the World Cup, finished second in the first sprint of the winter (+11 “on the winner Hanna Oeberg) thanks to a 10/10 on the no shooting.
Provisional first place for Anaïs Chevalier-Bouchet! #teamBIATHLON pic.twitter.com/AirsqNpKjY
– the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) November 28, 2021
The race was generally marked by a French improvement after the disappointing individual race the day before. Apart from Julia Simon, once again missed his shot (7/10), the Blue were able to react. Justine Braisaz slipped into the top 10 (6th) with a 9/10 shooting. Same score for Anaïs Bescond, who on the other hand finished further because of a slightly slower skiing time. We will know in two weeks, in Hochfilzen, if these are the beginnings of a good season or a flash in the pan for French biathletes.