France was disqualified in the single mixed relay in biathlon in Otepää. Émilien Jacquelin shot one extra shot in the biathlon single mixed relay. In biathlon, you are only allowed to use three extra shots per shooting.
Émilien Jacquelin shot four extra shots in his second standing shooting. Émilien Jacquelin then skied one penalty lap too few. The French team had to break off the competition mid-race, according to major media reports.
He talked to our French colleagues – he is not aware that he takes one shot too many.
Björn Ferry, an SVT expert, commented on the situation, saying, 'It depends on how you put those extra shots on the rifle. ' Émilien Jacquelin did not stop for an interview with SVT after the competition. According to some reports, Émilien Jacquelin may have had a mental lapse.
Whether there will be any further consequences or appeals regarding the disqualifications is unknown. In the same competition, Sweden finished in second place in the single mixed relay. Norway won the single mixed relay with almost two minutes ahead of Sweden, according to major media reports.
It depends on how you put those extra shots on the rifle. If you have six in a row and then you don't know how many you have used in prone, then it can turn out like that.
Finland took third place in the single mixed relay, according to major media reports. Sebastian Samuelsson was exemplary on the first leg, shot clean and handed over a 20-second lead to Hanna Öberg, according to major media reports. Hanna Öberg shot two penalty laps on the last shooting, according to major media reports.
In a separate event, Sweden was disqualified in the junior women's relay in biathlon at the Youth World Championships. Emma Larsson shot one reserve shot too many in her second shooting in the junior women's relay. The Swedish junior women's team did not get a chance to finish the race.
Emelie Walheim, the national team coach, said, 'It is sad. ' She added, 'It is not her fault. ' According to sources, the team will provide much-needed support to Emma Larsson after the incident.
' The impact of these disqualifications on the athletes' future performances or team standings is not yet known.