Julia Simon Wins Gold in Women's Individual Biathlon at World Championships

Simon secures her first individual gold in Lenzerheide, while teammate Lou Jeanmonnot earns bronze, continuing France's strong performance.

Julia Simon claimed gold in the women's 15 km individual biathlon at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, with a single shooting error and a 37.8-second lead over Sweden's Ella Halvarsson.
Lou Jeanmonnot earned bronze in the same event, marking her first individual medal of this year's championships and adding to her strong performances in earlier races.
Simon now boasts eight world championship titles, including four individual wins, and continues to build on her 2023 overall World Cup victory.
The French team has already secured five medals, including two golds, positioning them at the top of the medal table ahead of Norway and Germany.
The championships continue with the men's individual event on February 19, followed by relays and mass-start races later in the week, offering further medal opportunities for the French team.