France’s Julia Simon took control of the Antholz Women’s 12.5 km Mass Start just before the first prone, battled briefly with teammate Lou Jeanmonnot, but cleaned the last standing, pulling away for a decisive 34:42.5 win. Simon’s only penalty came in the first standing stage when Jeanmonnot cleaned, taking the lead until Simon confidently and quickly blew away the five standing targets that sealed her second victory of the season.