Biathlon World Cup: Julia Simon wins women’s sprint in Nove Mesto

Preuß was just 15 seconds short of the podium. Vanessa Voigt also made a mistake and missed the top 10.

Julia Simon triumphed after shooting flawlessly in 20:07.5 minutes. For the Frenchwoman, it was her second gold in Nove Mesto after winning the mixed relay. She won by 4.9 seconds, just ahead of her teammate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet (1). Bronze went to Lou Jeanmonnot (1/+40.8) ahead of Sophie Chauveau (1/+44.2).

Preuß crossed the finish line 1:05.3 minutes behind Simon. The 29-year-old can definitely hope for a medal for her pursuer on Sunday (2.30 p.m./ARD and Eurosport) over 10 kilometers. Voigt is already over a minute behind the top 3 in the pursuit. Janina Hettich-Walz has little chance after three shooting errors (+2:14.8).

The now retired Olympic champion Denise Herrmann-Wick won gold at the World Championships in Oberhof last year. At the start of the World Cup in Nove Mesto, the DSV team took fifth place in the mixed relay.

On Saturday (5:05 p.m./ARD and Eurosport) the men’s sprint over 10 kilometers continues in Nove Mesto. The DSV nominated Benedikt Doll, who has already won two World Cup sprints this winter, Johannes Kühn, Philipp Horn and Philipp Nawrath.

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Preuß comes sixth Franziska Preuß can also be satisfied. She comes sixth. Without the mistake in the second shooting there would have been even more potential for her.

All medals go to France. All 93 starters have now completed the second shooting. Nothing will change the end result. All three medals go to France. Julia Simon wins gold ahead of Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and Lou Jeanmonnot.

Richard with two mistakes After making zero mistakes, the Frenchwoman Jeanne Richard only hits three times while standing. This means she slides far back.

67 already at the finish 67 starters have already finished the race. Nothing will change about the French quadruple victory. Sixth place is also safe for Franziska Preuß.

Schneider far behind Sophia Schneider also leaves a target while standing and reaches the goal more than two minutes behind. That currently means 22nd place.

Intermediate standings Nothing should change in the top rankings. All favorites have reached the finish line

Bendika displaces Preuß Baiba Bendika ignites the turbo on the last lap. But for the Latvian it was only enough for fifth place. Franziska Preuß is now sixth.

Chauveau misses bronze The Frenchwoman gives her all again in the last few meters, but in the end she is almost four seconds short of bronze. But she pushes Franziska Preuß into fifth place.

Chauveau and Bendika chase bronze After the second shooting, Sophie Chauveau and Baiba Bendika are just behind Jeanmonnot.

The podium There are currently three French women in the lead: Simon ahead of Braisaz-Bouchet and Jeanmonnot. Behind them, Preuss is in fourth place.

Tandrevold disappointed The Norwegian crossed the finish line with her head hanging. You are almost two minutes behind Simon.

Schneider starts with a mistake. The last German has to go into the penalty loop once.

Voigt and Preuß at the finish Franziska Preuß crossed the finish line in fourth place with one mistake, but Voigt’s gap was too big for her to place at the top.

Braisaz-Bouchet Second It wasn’t quite enough for the Frenchwoman, who crossed the finish line 4.9 seconds behind Simon.

Wierer beaten Despite two zeros, Dorothea Wierer reached the finish line with a big gap

Tandrevold makes a mistake The Norwegian shoots herself out of the medal position with three mistakes.

Hettich-Walz reaches the finish Janina Hettch-Walz fights her way to the finish, two minutes behind

Braisaz-Bouchet gives chase Justine Braisaz-Bouchet stays standing without a mistake. She is only 13.4 seconds behind Simon.

Errors by Voigt and Preuß Vanessa Voigt and Franziska Preuß each leave one disc standing. A medal probably won’t work anymore.

Simon at the finish line Julia Simon is the first to finish her race. The others first have to beat their time of 20:07.5 minutes.

Tandrevold takes the lead Ingrid-Landmark Tandrevold hits everything while lying down and takes the lead from Simon.

Three mistakes from Hettich-Walz Janina Hettich-Walz can bury her little hope of a medal. Three mistakes standing is far too many.

Braisaz-Bouchet makes a mistake Justine Braisaz-Bouchet has to go into the penalty loop once. Hanna Öberg and Lisa Vitozzi do the same.

Voigt and Preuß without mistakes From a German perspective, things are going well. Vanessa Voigt and Franziska Preuß shot flawlessly while lying down. Preuß is also a strong runner, while Voigt is already a little behind.

Simon zero again Julia Simon is already at the second shooting – and again she clears all five targets and takes on the podium.

Hettich-Walz hits everything Janina Hettich-Walz hits all five targets and is firmly in the top group. The Norwegian Knotten also clears everything, as do Elvira Öberg and her sister Hanna and the French Lou Jeanmonnot.

German double pack: Vanessa Voigt and Franziska Preuß are the next two DSV starters. And Justine Braisaz-Boucher also started the race.

Simon makes no mistakes Julia Simon shoots quickly while lying down – and just as safely. With zero errors, it sets a first benchmark.

Hettich-Walz starts Janina Hettich-Walz was the first German to start the race. She creates a surprise

Let’s get started The first World Cup individual decision has begun. Tuuli Tomingas is the first to hit the track. Just 30 seconds later, top favorite Julia Simon gets started.

2024-02-09 17:29:50
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