The third day of the Blink Festival 2026 in Sandnes, Norway, featured high-paced biathlon action as Oceane Michelon claimed victory in the women’s super sprint.

The elite-level super sprint competition brought together top international biathletes for a high-stakes battle on the streets of Sandnes. Fast skiing and sharp shooting were crucial in this short-format race, and Oceane Michelon, from France, delivered a top performance to secure the win. 

Oceane Michelon crossed the finish line in 15:12.4, with one missed shot at the range.

Julia Simon, also from France, came in 16.8 seconds back with three missed shots, while Marthe Kråkstad Johansen, from Norway, completed the podium 18.7 seconds from the winner, with one missed shot. 

Top 3 Biathlon Super Sprint, Women

1. Oceane Michelon, France, 15:12.4 (0-0-0-1)
2. Julia Simon, France, +16.0 (0-1-2-0)
3. Marthe Kråkstad Johansen, Norway, +18.7 (0-0-1-0)

Complete results can be found HERE

Read More – All you need to know ahead of the Blink Festival 2026

COMPETITION SCHEDULE BLINK 2026

Wednesday, August 5: Lysebotn Opp, Lysebotn

• 11:45 CEST: 7.5km freestyle, women
• 13:30 CEST: 7.5km classic (double poling), women and men
• 15:00 CEST: 7.5km freestyle, men

Thursday, August 6: Blink Classics, Ålgård

• 18:45 CEST: Cross-country, 37.5km/50km classic mass start, women and men

Friday, August 7: Sandnes

• 15:30 CEST: Cross-country skiing prologue, women and men
• 15:55 CEST: Biathlon, shooting duel, women and men
• 17:10 CEST: Biathlon supersprint qualifiers, women and men
• 18:25 CEST: Cross-country skiing mass start 10km freestyle, women
• 18:55 CEST: Cross-country skiing mass start 15km freestyle, men
• 19:35 CEST: Biathlon supersprint finals, women and men

Saturday, August 8: Sandnes

• 15:30 CEST: Cross-country skiing sprint freestyle prologue, women and men
• 16:05 CEST: Biathlon mass start quarter-finals, women and men
• 17:44 CEST: Sprint freestyle quarter-finals and semi-finals, women and men
• 19:22 CEST: Biathlon mass start semi-finals, women and men
• 20:10 CEST: Sprint freestyle finals, women and men
• 20:25 CEST: Biathlon mass start finals, women and men

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