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Justine Braisaz-Bouchet hits form at perfect time for first biathlon World Cup win in over two years

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet claimed her first biathlon World Cup win in more than two years as she moved clear of compatriot Julia Simon late on to triumph in the women's 15km individual in Antholz-Anterselva. The two French biathletes fought a see-saw battle for much of the race but during the final standing stage on the range, Braisaz-Bouchet — who had just a single penalty on the day — took the lead and then skied to glory by crossing the line in 42:20.6.

Braisaz-Bouchet hits form at perfect time for first win in over two years

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet claimed her first biathlon World Cup win in more than two years as she moved clear of compatriot Julia Simon late on to triumph in the women's 15km individual in Antholz-Anterselva. The two French biathletes fought a see-saw battle for much of the race but during the final standing stage on the range, Braisaz-Bouchet — who had just a single penalty on the day — took the lead and then skied to glory by crossing the line in 42:20.6.

World Cup Biathlon - Anton Babikov takes surprise victory in Antholz-Anterselva behind clean shooting performance

Anton Babikov secured his second-ever World Cup victory as he came out on top in the individual in Antholz-Anterselva on a day when a lot of the favourites struggled on the range. The Russian, whose only previous win came in 2016 in Oestersund, was the only athlete to shoot clear and finished 9.7 seconds clear of Tarjei Boe, who had the consolation of taking the individual crystal globe thanks to his second runner-up finish in as many individual races, with two misses on the final shoot proving costly.

Babikov takes surprise victory in Antholz

Anton Babikov secured his second-ever World Cup victory as he came out on top in the individual in Antholz-Anterselva on a day when a lot of the favourites struggled on the range. The Russian, whose only previous win came in 2016 in Oestersund, was the only athlete to shoot clear and finished 9.7 seconds clear of Tarjei Boe, who had the consolation of taking the individual crystal globe thanks to his second runner-up finish in as many individual races, with two misses on the final shoot proving costly.

Germany's Lesser says IOC, not athletes, should face criticism over Beijing Games

BERLIN : Germany's triple Olympic medallist Erik Lesser said it was the International Olympic Committee - and not athletes - who should face any criticism over Beijing being given the right to host the winter Olympics despite China's human rights record.

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Justine Braisaz-Bouchet hits form at perfect time for first biathlon World Cup win in over two years

Braisaz-Bouchet hits form at perfect time for first win in over two years

World Cup Biathlon - Anton Babikov takes surprise victory in Antholz-Anterselva behind clean shooting performance

Babikov takes surprise victory in Antholz

Germany's Lesser says IOC, not athletes, should face criticism over Beijing Games