Nearly eight months after her fatal fall during the last Biathlon World Cup, Lou Jeanmonnot assures that she has turned the page.
For French supporters, it was one of the worst moments of the last biathlon season. For Lou Jeanmonnot even more, since she played the leading role. While fighting with the German Franziska Preuss for the title of World Cup winner, the Frenchwoman fell in one of the very last turns of the mass start in Oslo. Obviously dejected at the time, she has since turned the page and now says she is ready for the new season.
After an accomplished preparation, the Franc-Comtoise impatiently awaits November 29 and the start of the 2025-2026 World Cup. And she left everything else behind. Asked by Nordic Magazinehis shooting coach, Jean-Paul Giachino, confirmed it.
“She quickly got rid of that, and so much the better. In Oslo, the outcome is dramatic, but it is a racing event. » And the coach added: “At the time, the frustration is enormous and that’s completely normal, but this experience will definitely be useful to him. »
Moreover, Lou Jeanmonnot validated these remarks by adding kind words to say the least with regard to the one who beat her last March. “I quickly got over it because I was well surrounded by my family and friends. Then I took the necessary step back. I realized that I had the yellow bib two days when Franziska (Prussia) wore it all season. It’s justice. »
Lou Jeanmonnot ready to do “even better”
However, the Frenchwoman is determined to take a little revenge this season, even if it means reviewing her way of approaching things, especially if she finds herself again in such a tight scenario until the end. Lou Jeamonnot has in any case taken advantage of everything she has experienced to take a new step. And no later than right away.
“I have experienced completely different and stressful contexts which will serve me well. Everything I have done in this struggle will help me achieve even better. » And even better, it could well be a first World Cup victory.
