Holmenkollen, Norway – The biathlon World Cup heads to Oslo this week for its final stage, and French athletes Lou Jeanmonnot and Eric Perrot are in prime position to claim the overall crystal globes. Following a remarkably successful showing at the 2026 Winter Games, where the French team secured medals in 10 of 11 events, the team looks to finish the season strong at Holmenkollen.
Jeanmonnot, fresh off a third-place finish in the pursuit at Otepää, holds a commanding 201-point lead over Finland’s Suvi Minkkinen in the women’s overall standings. The opportunity to secure the coveted crystal globe is within reach, dependent on her performance in Norway. For Perrot, the situation is equally promising; he leads Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson by a substantial 244 points, potentially becoming the first French biathlete to win the overall title since Quentin Fillon Maillet achieved the feat in the 2021-2022 season.
How to Watch the Holmenkollen Sprints
Fans can catch all the action live. The women’s sprint race is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, and will be broadcast on L’Équipe and Eurosport 2, beginning at 16h15 local time. The men’s sprint follows on Friday, March 20th, airing on Eurosport 1 and L’Équipe at 16h00. These times are local to Oslo, Norway (Central European Time/CET).
A Season to Remember for the French Biathlon Team
The French biathlon team’s performance at the 2026 Winter Games was nothing short of spectacular. The ten medals won represent a high-water mark for the program, and the success has carried over into the World Cup circuit. Jeanmonnot’s consistent podium finishes, coupled with Perrot’s dominant lead in the men’s standings, demonstrate the depth and strength of the French team.
Lou Jeanmonnot has been a standout performer throughout the season. Her success builds on a strong foundation, and she’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. The pressure of potentially winning the overall title is significant, but she appears well-equipped to handle it.
Eric Perrot, meanwhile, is on the verge of making history. If he maintains his current form, he will etch his name into the record books as the first French man in over two decades to claim the biathlon World Cup crystal globe. His consistent performances and substantial lead provide a comfortable cushion, but the final races will undoubtedly be fiercely contested.
What’s Next for the Biathlon World Cup?
Following the sprints in Holmenkollen, the World Cup will conclude with pursuit and mass start races. These final events will determine the final standings and award the remaining crystal globes. The competition promises to be thrilling, as athletes battle for individual titles and overall supremacy.
The Holmenkollen venue, known for its challenging course and enthusiastic crowds, provides a fitting backdrop for the season finale. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as fans cheer on their favorite athletes.
After Holmenkollen, the biathlon world will turn its attention to preparations for the next Winter Games, scheduled for 2030 in the Alps. The success of the French team at the recent Games and throughout the 2026 season has undoubtedly raised expectations for future competitions.
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