Biathlon - Frenchman Fourcade wins last race before Olympics

Fourcade, the World Cup overall leader, made two mistakes at the first shooting session, before getting his composure back and taking a comfortable victory. His main rival, Norway's Johannes Boe, finished a distant sixth.

Biathlon - Frenchman Fourcade wins last race before Olympics

(Reuters)





The 29-year-old, who already has two Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles, snatched his 15th podium finish in as many World Cup races this season.

"I raced smartly, and I even spared myself for the last lap but I didn't even need that energy," said Fourcade.





(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Toby Davis)


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