OBERHOF, Germany (AP) – Justine Braisaz helped France to upset favorite Germany in the women’s team relay at a biathlon World Cup on Sunday.
Braisaz followed teammates Anais Bescond, Anais Chevalier and Celia Aymonier as they completed the 4×6-kilometer course in 1 hour, 12 minutes and 42.4 seconds, beating the German team of Vanessa Hinz, Denise Herrmann, Franziska Preuss and Maren Hammerschmidt by 32.4 seconds.
In difficult conditions featuring wind, fog and snow, the French team finished with one penalty and ten spares, while the Germans had two and 13, respectively.
The Germans had been unbeaten in six relays going back to last season.
Sweden finished third, ahead of Russia and Ukraine.
The men’s team relay was taking place later Sunday.
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