Second in the general classification of the World Cup last season, Lou Jeanmonnot is approaching with ambition a winter which will be marked by the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina in February.
Although it is very early to make an initial assessment, the Franc-Comtoise clearly sent positive signals by assuming her role as boss this weekend during the relays. Well launched by its partners, the Tricolore was able to conclude to offer victory to the Blues.
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In the fight with Italy and Austria, Lou Jeanmonnot finished the women’s relay well on Saturday, with two small picks and a victory ahead of the Italian Hannah Auchentaller and the Czech Marketa Davidova. Sunday, there was a royal finale for the mixed relaywith again Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi and Norway’s Ingrid Tandrevold, but the Frenchwoman, at 10/10 on shooting, again crossed the line first.
Lou Jeanmonnot, despite the pressure
“ It’s always difficult to start the seasoncommented Lou Jeanmonnot on Eurosport. We never really know where we stand in relation to others. Winning is the best way to gain confidence. There was a lot of pressure. My prone shooting wasn’t very good the last month so I was a little worried. »
It is never easy to assume the status of favorite, which is now the case for Lou Jeanmonnot and especially for Les Bleues during the relays. But for the 27-year-old Franc-Comtoise, in full control of her biathlon, starting the season with two victories is the best way to not think too much.
