Hit in the left leg during the women's biathlon relay, Julia Simon worries observers for the rest of her season.
The biathlon season has only just started this weekend and the French have already started to shine. But in the women's relay which was run on Sunday, a hard blow hit Julia Simon. Visibly injured in the left calf, the tricolor still gritted its teeth to cross the finish line and allow the Blues to take second place, but concern remains in place while awaiting the medical verdict scheduled for this Tuesday.
Consultant for the channel The TeamAnaïs Bescond spoke about the episode on Monday. The 2016 world champion did not hide her concern. “It’s still a very beautiful weekend (…), there was suspense, emotions. Unfortunately we have Julia Simon who gave us a big scare. […] It's scary, it hurts. I said to myself: 'What's going on?'
Already, she managed to finish the race in a state, in suffering. We hear him scream. She's not pretending. »
Julia Simon continued for the team
Images that impressed the woman who is also the 2018 Olympic champion in the discipline. “This is a girl who has already had a problem at this level, with a tear in 2018 it seems to me. The only thing to fear is that it will be worse and more than a cramp, because we, as athletes, are capable of going beyond our limits and looking far. This was a team exercise and she couldn't stop. During the time trial in 2018 she stopped. She couldn't continue her race and gave up. »
Ultimately temporary pain or much more serious injury? The question should be answered very quickly and the French team is crossing its fingers for Julia Simon. Anaïs Bescond is also waiting.
“Let there be no risk of it getting damaged even more. Just that she can run in good conditions. »
Julia Simon is a contender for the big Crystal Globe this season individually, just like the other tricolors Lou Jeanmonnot and Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.
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