“Able to attack every meter”

The Yellow Bib knew the final result between her and Jeanmonnot would be very close and important in their battle for the World Cup Total Score. “I watched when she came to the finish. I heard on my last loop that it was really close. We are both doing such a great job. I think this shows how high the level is right now. For both of us to shoot clean is really something special. I felt quite good out on the track. We had good skis, so I was able to attack every meter. It was fun and I tried to enjoy this last World Cup stage of the season. I am super happy and proud. It is really a tough fight now.”

“I had some doubts about biathlon”

The Sprint Score title, her first discipline globe in 10 years added something very special to the day. “It means really a lot, especially since so much happened to me in those years. I had some doubts about biathlon and now to have this season is really nice. To win the Globe…now I feel a little bit more relieved.

Finland’s Suvi Minkkinen also shot clean for third place, 21.9 seconds back, her third podium of the season.

The next three women also had perfect shooting range days. Norway’s Ida Lien finished fourth, the second-best result of her career, 29.4 seconds back. France’s Julia Simon finished fifth, 31.9 seconds back. Switzerland’s Amy Baserga finished with the second-best career result in sixth place, 42.1 seconds back.