The elite of world biathlon will meet in Nove Mesto (Czech Republic) to compete in the World Championships, starting this Wednesday, February 7, a little more than two weeks after the last World Cup stage in Antholz-Anterselva (Italy).
Made up of six women and five men, the French delegation will try to improve its record from last year, in Oberhof (Germany), where it brought home four medals (two gold and two bronze).
The Norwegians are obviously the expected favorites for this edition spread over eleven days, until February 18, while the French have a real chance of success, led by Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Julia Simon and Lou Jeanmonnot.
The Biathlon Worlds program
Wednesday February 7:
mixed relay (5:20 p.m.).
Friday February 9:
7.5 km ladies sprint (5:20 p.m.).
Saturday February 10:
men's 10 km sprint (5:05 p.m.).
Sunday February 11:
women's 10 km pursuit (2:30 p.m.), men's 12.5 km pursuit (5:05 p.m.).
Tuesday February 13:
individual 15 km ladies (5:10 p.m.).
Wednesday February 14:
men's individual 20 km (5:20 p.m.).
Thursday February 15:
single mixed relay (6 p.m.).
Saturday February 17:
women's 4x6 km relay (1:45 p.m.), men's 4x7.5 km relay (4:30 p.m.).
Sunday February 18:
mass-start 12.5 km ladies (2:15 p.m.), mass-start 15 km men (4:30 p.m.).
The Biathlon World Championships will be broadcast on La Chaîne L'Équipe and on Eurosport 1.