Biathlon Worlds: the Blues aim big, the Blues in “save whoever can’s” mode. Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Julia Simon and Lou Jeanmonnot – and its tough men, France approaches the competition in Nove Mesto with contrasting ambitions.
Fifteen individual podiums, eight victories out of fourteen possible, three different winners, four athletes mounted on the box. Never has French women's biathlon had such a dense start to a season, and never has it tackled a major championship (Worlds or Olympic Games).