French Biathlete Paula Botet Stuns with First World Cup Victory in Oberhof Sprint

The 24-year-old, returning to the elite circuit after injuries, delivered a flawless performance to claim her maiden win in the 7.5 km sprint.

Paula Botet, previously competing in the IBU Cup, replaced Sophie Chauveau in the French team for the fourth World Cup stage in Oberhof, Germany.
Botet achieved a perfect 10/10 shooting score and one of the fastest ski times, securing her first-ever individual World Cup win.
This marks her return to World Cup competition after nearly two years, following a 2023-2024 season disrupted by injuries.
Her victory does not alter the overall World Cup standings, where Franziska Preuss leads, with Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place.
Botet, the daughter of 1992 Olympic biathlon champion Véronique Claudel, expressed shock at her win and looks ahead to Saturday's pursuit event.