Justine Braisaz-Bouchet pleased the French public this Friday, December 20, 2024!
Come in numbers to support The Blues during the women’s sprint stageAnnecy – Le Grand BornandFrench fans were rewarded by the superb victory of the 2022 Olympic champion at home.
The only Frenchwoman to have won a race at Le Grand-Bornand (on the mass start in 2017), Justine Braisaz-Bouchet did it again today on a track which is definitely going well for her: “This site is apart personally, because the French public sets it apart. I’m very happy to be French (laughs)! “, she told The L’Équipe channel
“I had a lot of fun. You had to be daring on the shooting range. I took a few days off at home and it cleared my mind and it felt good to come home and see my loved ones again. »
“This site is unique personally, because the French public makes it unique. I’m very happy to be French (laughs)! »
“I had tears in my eyes after the race. I am very happy with the result, the way. I feel very sorry for my friend and colleague Lou (Jeanmonnot). That doesn’t take away from the qualities of my colleagues. I’m thinking of Lou today. »
Disappointment indeed for Lou Jeanmonnotonly 35th this afternoon and who is doing the wrong thing in the general classification. (see below).
Julia Simon finished in 7th place, outside the flower ceremony, but will be well placed for the continuation: “I took enormous pleasure in racing in front of the French public. »
The young Jeanne Richard22, put in a great performance for his first World Cup start in France. She finished 12th in this sprint with a 9 out of 10 on shots.
“It’s crazy to start here, it’s my first start in France. A little frustration on my first lap, but I gave myself on the track so I’m happy. »
The German Franziska Preuss (2nd) and the Slovenian Anamarija Lampic (3rd) complete the podium.
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