Braisaz-Bouchet claims mass start title at biathlon worlds
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Olympic mass start champion Justine Braisaz-Bouchet also claimed the discipline's world title on the final day of the biathlon world championships in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic.
Braisaz-Bouchet completed the 12.5-kilometre race in 34 minutes 37.2 seconds with clean shooting on Sunday. Her result means France took three out of four gold medals in individual women's events, while the nation also won the women's relay and the two mixed relays.
Italy's Lisa Vittozzi, the only athlete to break the French dominance in the women's events and take the 15km race world title, was second, while bronze also went to France thanks to Lou Jeanmonnot.
Julia Simon, who took gold in the sprint and pursuit races, was unusually sloppy in the shooting range and missed three targets. She finished in fourth.
France will finish the world championships at the top of the medal table, with six golds, one silver and five bronzes so far.
The men's 15km mass start wrap up matters in Nove Mesto later on Sunday.
Norway's top star Johannes Thingnes Bø will have a final chance this season to secure a record-equalling 20th gold medal at world championships.
Norway's Ole Einar Bjørndalen is the current record holder.
