Justine Braisaz-Bouchet Claims Sprint Gold at Biathlon World Championships

The French biathlete overcame early setbacks to secure her fourth career world title with a stunning finish in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet won the women's sprint event at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, marking her second individual world title and fourth overall.
Despite an early shooting miss that left her in 15th place, Braisaz-Bouchet delivered an exceptional finish on skis and a perfect second round of shooting to claim victory.
The 28-year-old French athlete finished 9.8 seconds ahead of Germany's Franziska Preuss, who faltered in the final stages of the race.
This victory highlights Braisaz-Bouchet's resilience after a challenging start to the season, including inconsistent results and personal doubts about her performance.
France's strong showing continued with Lou Jeanmonnot finishing sixth and Julia Simon securing seventh, setting up promising prospects for the upcoming pursuit event on Sunday.