Ella Halvarsson led the women's mass start halfway through at the Biathlon World Cup in Annecy but faltered with shooting misses under pressure from the French home crowd, extending Sweden's range troubles from Saturday's men's pursuit.
The Biathlon World Cup in Annecy continued on December 21, 2025, with the women's mass start, where Swedish biathletes again struggled on the shooting range. This followed Sebastian Samuelsson's mishaps—missing three shots early in the previous day's pursuit—despite his strong recovery to fifth place.
Ella Halvarsson took the lead midway through the race but felt the heat from the enthusiastic local audience. "The whole situation gave a bit of stress," she told SVT afterward, as misses cost the Swedes momentum.
The event underscores ongoing challenges for Swedish biathletes in high-stakes international races abroad, particularly with large crowds. Detailed final placements were not immediately available, but Halvarsson's early promise highlights the team's skiing potential amid shooting setbacks.
