Justine Braisaz-Bouchet will miss Ruhpolding’s 4x6km women’s relay

French biathlete Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, who is leading the World Cup standings this season, will not take part in France’s 4x6km relay race at the German winter center Ruhpolding. The reason is that the French staff decided to rest Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, who is having an outstanding season so far and has a great chance to win the World Cup.

In this situation, the French relay will be made up of Lou Jeanmonnot, Jeanne Richard, Sophie Chauveau, and Julia Simon will participate in the place of Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet is the Olympic champion in the 12.5km mass start at the 2022 Beijing Games and medalist at the Winter Olympics 2018 and World Championships.

The big favorite in the women’s 4x6km relay in Ruhpolding in additional to France are Team Norway will be made of Marit Skogan, Karoline Knotten, Juni Arnekleiv, and Ingrid Tandrevold, and Team Sweden will be Anna Magnusson, Linn Persson, Mona Brorsson, and Elvira Oeberg.