Biathlon: first world cup for Shawna Pendry
This Friday afternoon, during the women’s sprint of the Grand-Bornand biathlon world cup (Haute-Savoie), the British Shawna Pendry, 22 years old, will have her first experience on this circuit.
Originally from the Midlands, but settled in the Pyrenees since his early childhoodthis regular Font-Romeu stadium (Pyrénées-Orientales) will therefore experience the great thrill in the Aravis. “I view this in a positive wayshe explains to Nordic Magazine. I’m really looking forward to the experience! I just can’t wait to race in the big leagues. »
Pour Shawna Pendrythis discovery will upset one’s bearings. “It’s going to be completely different from anything I’ve ever experiencedshe said, aware of the stakes. Already, at training, there are people looking at you, it’s weird! The atmosphere is going to be amazing, it’s going to be so cool. »
Her dad was behind the twin during race eve training
Even if she lives in France, the Briton does not consider herself to be on conquered ground in Grand-Bornand. « I wouldn’t say it’s home for meshe confirms. Despite the fact that it is in France, it is far from home. The positive thing is that I have family and friends who come to see me. This makes the experience even more special. »
Moreover, this Thursday morning in the Bornandine rain, it was her dad Ian Pendry who was behind the twin for the end of her trainingtaking over fromIris Pessey.
“Above all, I want to have fun, give everything I can on the skis and stay focused on shooting without being distracted”she finishes. A whole program not so easy to validate.
