France dominates IBU Cup 12km Mass Start in Brezno-Osrblie
The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia, with the women’s 12km Mass Start 60. Check out the results.
After a solid performance, France’s Celia Hennaf claimed the win at the IBU Cup in Slovakia.
Celia Hennaf (FRA) took first place in the 12km Mass Start race in Brezno-Osrblie, finishing in 33:16.4 and with one missed shot.
Paula Botet (FRA) placed second, 7.2 seconds back, with one missed shot. Sophie Chauveau (FRA) completed the podium in third place, 14.9 seconds behind the winner, and with three misses.
Top 5, 12km Mass Start 60, Women
- Celia Hennaf (FRA), (1-0-0-0), 33:16.4
- Paula Botet (FRA), (0-0-0-1), +7.2
- Sophie Chauveau (FRA), (1-0-2-0), +14.9
- Amandine Mengin (FRA), (0-0-0-1), +21.2
- Voldiya Galmace Paulin (FRA), (0-0-0-2), +27.8
Complete results can be found HERE
Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season
FACTS Brezno-Osrblie IBU Cup Season 2025/2026
- When: Thursday, January 14 to Saturday, January 17
- Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
- Where: Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia
- What: IBU Cup in Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia
PROGRAM
Wednesday, January 14: Mixed Relay (W+M) and Single Mixed Relay (W+M) (more information can be found HERE and HERE)
- 10:45 CET: Mixed Relay, Women+Men
- 14:00 CET: Single Mixed Relay, Woman+Man
Friday, January 16: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)
- 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
- 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men
Saturday, January 17: Women 12km Mass Start 60 and Men 15km Mass Start 60 (more information can be found HERE)
- 10:45 CET: 12km Mass Start 60, Women
- 13:30 CET: 15km Mass Start 60, Men
After Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia), the IBU Cup continues in Sjusjøen (Norway) for the IBU Open European Championships. The post-championship stages include another weekend in Sjusjøen, before two final weeks of competition in Lake Placid, USA.
Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season
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