The French men’s biathlon team will complete its preparation with an internship in Sjusjoen, Norway, from November 5 to 17. A gathering that Emilien Jacquelin will anticipate by a few days. Explanations.
After having tasted competition last weekend during the Samse Tour in Arçon (Doubs), the French team is beginning the last part of its preparation before the start of the World Cup on November 30 in Kontiolahti (Finland).
From November 4/5 to 17, the women will be on training in Bessans (Savoie), while the men’s group will go to Sjusjoen. A final gathering, in Norway, that Émilien Jacquelin will anticipate by a few days.
“I’m going to go up to Norway at the end of October to ski a little before the guys,” confirms the Isère resident. I can’t wait to be in this part of the preparation where we feel that everything is coming together more quickly. »
“Carry out more in-depth tests” with your new equipment supplier
Sixth in the World Cup last winter, he will actually be putting in more kilometers to refine his bearings with Madshus skis, his new equipment supplier.
“Basically, he was supposed to go up with a technician from the FFS, but the latter was injured and the rest of the team of technicians will be in Finland to start ski testing, so no one will be able to free up to come with him”, develops Simon Fourcade, the coach of the Blues.
“So Émilien will be up there only with his equipment supplier to do more in-depth ski tests ahead of the season. We go up on the 5th. He will go up on October 31st. »
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