Unplayable, phenomenal, sensational... Words are now lacking to describe Julia Simon, author of a perfect final passage during the mixed relay at the Worlds, this Wednesday, February 7.
The French team won gold in the event.
She couldn't have started her adventure in Nove Mesto (Czech Republic) in a better way.
Éric Perrot, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and Julia Simon are the four French heroes of the day.
The first French passage, carried out by Éric Perrot, saw the Blues come out on top.
The 22-year-old biathlete, for his first mixed relay in a World Championships, started the race perfectly for the Blues.
Dream start, the Blues win the mixed relay at the Worlds!
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— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) February 7, 2024
“The last shots were horrible,” he had fun speaking to La Chaîne L’Équipe after the race.
I locked myself in the cabin after Quentin (Fillon Maillet) passed by.
I didn't dare watch the rest.
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Quentin Fillon Maillet kept France in the leading duo during his visit, before handing over to Justine Braisaz-Boucher.
This fought with Norway and Switzerland.
Although she had to take a penalty lap after missing the prone shot, her speed on the skis allowed her to catch up and put Julia Simon in the lead for the last pass.
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“I had a drizzle on the visual,” explained Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.
And I was very stressed!
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“We had very big equipment.
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Julia Simon never trembled and achieved a superb 10/10 shooting.
Launched into orbit, the Frenchwoman brought victory to the Blues, who won a gold medal at the start of the Worlds.
“It was great to be able to take advantage of the last lap,” says the woman who was 50 seconds ahead of Norway after her standing shot.
See the technicians and staff happy.
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