Key Battles Take Shape in Biathlon World Cup's Penultimate Stage at Pokljuka
French and German athletes vie for podium positions as weather forces adjustments in Slovenia's Pokljuka.
- The 8th and penultimate stage of the Biathlon World Cup runs from March 13 to 16 in Pokljuka, Slovenia, ahead of next week's finals in Norway.
- French biathletes Émilien Jacquelin and Eric Perrot are in contention for third place in the men's overall standings, trailing the dominant Norwegian duo Johannes Boe and Sturla Lægreid.
- In the women's competition, Lou Jeanmonnot is 36 points behind Germany's Franziska Preuss in the race for the overall title, with Julia Simon defending her third-place position.
- Adverse weather conditions, including high temperatures and heavy rain, have led to changes in the schedule, with individual events shortened and mass-start races moved to Saturday.
- The competitions will be broadcast on La chaîne L’Équipe and Eurosport, with live commentary available online for all events.