Coupe de France biathlon - Prémanon 2027

Prémanon hosts the Coupe de France biathlon series in the Jura mountains of eastern France, featuring sprint races during winter. As a domestic French biathlon event, athletes complete challenging ski courses and then shoot under time constraints. Missed targets significantly influence the outcome, alongside pure skiing speed. The competition can draw a stronger field than a typical national race. For instance, Lou Jeanmonnot, the Biathlon World Cup leader, won the women's sprint while using the event for Olympic preparation. Quentin Fillon Maillet secured the men's sprint on his home territory, with a single miss resulting in a 9/10 shooting score in his season's opening race.