Hello and welcome to this live article dedicated to the last race of Martin Fourcade’s very great career.
What? The pursuit, in biathlon.
Or ? In Kontiolahti, Finland, behind closed doors.
When? At 1:45 p.m. for the start of the men’s race, 3:45 p.m. for the ladies.
On which channel ? The L’Equipe channel.
The challenge ? Martin Fourcade can, if he wins and Johannes Boe does not exceed fifth place, take down the big globe of World Cup winner. Note that the Norwegian title holder has only missed the podium twice this season.
Why is the race taking place? Because the white circus biathlon had already been in Finland for a few days, before all the containment measures due to the Covid-19 epidemic. And that Finland has chosen to organize the races behind closed doors. However, the races (mixed relays) scheduled for Sunday have been canceled.
The main hires? Emilien Jacquelin, Martin Fourcade, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Johannes Boe, Tarjei Boe, Simon Desthieux, Benedikt Doll, Johannes Dale, Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, Arnd Peiffer, Matvey Eliseev, Jakov Fak, Lukas Hofer.
Who ? This direct, probably the last since the Cauldron of Blanqui before a certain time, due to the interruption due to the coronavirus, is provided by Clément Martel, on his cross-country skis, and Florian Soenen, with the rifle.
What will we be talking about (probably too much)? All the consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic on world sport.
What we won’t talk about? Nothing, all subjects can be discussed.
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