Jeanmonnot Wins Hochfilzen Sprint as Federation Condemns Harassment in French Biathlon
The French ski federation publicly denounces threats targeting Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, signaling firm backing for the victim in the Julia Simon case.
Overview
- Lou Jeanmonnot shot 10/10 to win the 7.5 km sprint in Hochfilzen, finishing 15 seconds ahead of Norway's Maren Kirkeeide and 16 ahead of Sweden's Anna Magnusson.
- Julia Simon returned from an FFS disciplinary suspension tied to theft and fraud, placing 19th in the sprint with 9/10 shooting after lacking race rhythm on skis.
- The Fédération française de ski issued a statement condemning the online harassment of Braisaz-Bouchet and affirming full support for her and her family.
- Jeanmonnot publicly decried the abuse, revealing Braisaz-Bouchet recently received death threats against her daughter and calling the situation devastating.
- Simon was left out of the women's relay in Hochfilzen, while on the men's side Eric Perrot took second in the sprint behind Italy's Tommaso Giacomel.