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Norway Dominates Biathlon World Championships as France Matches Medal Record

Norwegian athletes secured a clean sweep in the men's mass start, while France's Océane Michelon claimed silver in the women's race, tying France's all-time medal record at the event.

Overview

  • Norway achieved a podium sweep in the men's mass start, with Endre Stroemshein taking gold, Sturla Laegreid silver, and Johannes Boe bronze.
  • France's Eric Perrot finished 7th in the men's race, the highest among the French competitors, while Emilien Jacquelin secured 11th place.
  • Océane Michelon earned her first individual world championship medal with a silver in the women's mass start, finishing just 9 seconds behind Sweden's Elvira Oeberg, who claimed gold.
  • France's total medal count at the championships reached 13, matching their all-time record, with six golds, two silvers, and five bronzes.
  • The championships concluded in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, with strong performances from both Norwegian and French teams highlighting the event.