Biathlon: a first announcement for the IBU Cup in Arber
On Monday lunchtime, the French Ski Federation (FFS) unveiled the first names of the French nationals selected for the IBU Biathlon Cup in Arber (Germany). For the time being, this is only a partial selection, as the last places will be awarded over the weekend at the French Cup in Prémanon (Jura).
Five of them have already been selected: Camille Bened, Chloé Chevalier, Gilonne Guigonnat, Voldiya Galmace-Paulin and Sophie Chauveau will certainly be taking part. One ticket remains to be decided and, compared with the last group seen on the B circuit, it is Fany Bertrand who is back in contention.
On the men’s side, only Théo Guiraud-Poillot, Axel Garnier and Gaëtan Paturel have secured their tickets for Arber. Oscar Lombardot is absent after a recent operation, but will return to the squad as soon as possible. So there are potentially three places up for grabs this weekend.
The French selection for the IBU Cup in Arber 🇩🇪
Women
- Camille Bened – Ski Club Chablais Nordic (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- Chloé Chevalier – ARMÉE DE CHAMPIONS / CO des 7 Laux Grésivaudan (Dauphiné) 🇫🇷
- Voldiya Galmace-Paulin – Ski Club Villard sur Boëge (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- Gilonne Guigonnat – Ski Club Villard sur Boëge (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- Sophie Chauveau – ARMÉE DE CHAMPIONS / Ski Club Grand Bornand (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- + 1 place awarded after the Prémanon French Cup on 4-5 January
Men
- Théo Guiraud-Poillot – Ski Club Villard sur Boëge (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- Axel Garnier – Ski Club Sallanches (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- Gaëtan Paturel – SCN Pays Rochois (Mont Blanc) 🇫🇷
- + up to 3 places awarded after the Prémanon French Cup on 4-5 January
The full programme for the IBU Cup at Arber 🇩🇪
Thursday 9 January
- 11.00: women’s 7.5 km sprint
- 2.30pm: Men’s 10 km sprint
Saturday 11th January
- 11.00: women’s 7.5 km sprint
- 2.30pm: Men’s 10 km sprint
Sunday 12 January
- 10.45am: women’s 10km pursuit
- 1.30pm: Men’s 12.5 km pursuit
