Lou Jeanmonnot Secures First Overall Biathlon World Cup Title Oslo, Norway – Lou Jeanmonnot of France has clinched the overall title in the Biathlon World Cup, a crowning achievement in her career. The 27-year-old secured the prestigious crystal globe at the sprint event in Oslo-Holmenkollen on Thursday, March 19, 2026, effectively ending the competition with … Read more
Oslo, Norway – Lou Jeanmonnot stands on the cusp of history, poised to claim the overall title at the Biathlon World Cup. The French biathlete heads into Thursday’s sprint race at Holmenkollen with a significant lead in the standings, but the quest for the coveted crystal globe isn’t yet complete. After a heartbreaking stumble cost … Read more
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, … Read more
Vittozzi Wins Otepää Pursuit as Jeanmonnot Closes in on Overall Title Otepää, Estonia – Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi claimed victory in the Women’s 10km Pursuit at the BMW IBU World Cup in Otepää on Saturday, March 14, 2026, while France’s Lou Jeanmonnot solidified her position as the frontrunner in the overall World Cup standings. The race, … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – A frustrating Saturday unfolded for biathlon World Cup leader Éric Perrot at the Otepää pursuit race, as challenging wind conditions and a series of mishaps hampered his performance. While the Frenchman finished 11th, the day belonged to Norway’s Sturla Laegreid, who secured a dominant victory. The unpredictable weather in Estonia led to … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – Julia Simon of France claimed victory in the women’s 7.5km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup in Otepää on Wednesday, narrowly edging out Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi. However, the day also saw a strong performance from Germany’s Janina Hettich-Walz, who finished just off the podium in fourth place, missing out by a mere … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – The emotional weight of conflict resonated deeply within the biathlon world Friday as French athlete Sophie Chauveau paid tribute to Adjudant-Chef Arnaud Frion, a French soldier killed in Iraq. Chauveau, finishing 37th in the sprint competition in Otepää, delivered a poignant message of remembrance and solidarity with the French military. “Today, we … Read more
The Paralympic Winter Games in Northern Italy have seen a surge of success for the German biathlon team, with Anja Wicker, Marco Maier, and Leonie Walter each securing bronze medals in their respective classes during the sprint pursuit events. The performances mark a strong start for the German contingent at the Games. The pursuit of … Read more
Julia Simon Secures Otepää Sprint Victory, Lou Jeanmonnot Claims Sprint Globe Otepää, Estonia – France’s Julia Simon continued her impressive form, winning the Women’s 7.5km Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup in Otepää on Friday. The Olympic champion navigated the windy conditions with precision, finishing in a time of 21:29.5, just 2.9 seconds ahead … Read more
Otepää, Estonia – Eric Perrot is within touching distance of securing the overall Biathlon World Cup title, despite a challenging sprint race in Otepää on Thursday. While the Frenchman didn’t deliver his typically dominant performance, a comfortable lead in the overall standings means the coveted crystal globe is firmly within his grasp. The race saw … Read more