Overview
- Simon placed 19th in the Hochfilzen sprint in her first World Cup start since her suspension.
- Lou Jeanmonnot, the sprint winner, said the affair has led to death threats, including threats against Justine Braisaz-Bouchet’s daughter.
- Simon was sentenced on October 24 to a three‑month suspended prison term and a €15,000 fine, then received a six‑month ban from the French Ski Federation with five months suspended.
- She admitted using stolen credit card data from Braisaz-Bouchet and a team physiotherapist to buy about €2,500 in goods.
- Reporting from Hochfilzen described Simon as isolated from teammates, while she said she is focused on sport and proving her competitiveness.