Biathlon World Champion Simon Fourcade was named coach of the French men’s team, according to Le Dauphine.
As indicated, the 39-year-old specialist will work in duo with Jean-Pierre Amat. Fourcade Sr. and Amat will succeed Vincent Vittose and Patrick Favre, who took over as the women’s national team shooting coach. Previously, Fourcade coached the French junior team.
He has good coaching experience. All the athletes made it clear that they wanted to work with him. I think it’s the right time,” said France team manager Stephane Boutio.
Simon Fourcade is the 2009 world champion in the mixed relay, he also has three silver medals and a bronze at the world championships. The Frenchman won the world championships in the military and the world championships in roller skiing, he ended his career as a biathlete in 2019. Simon Fourcade’s younger brother, Martin, is a five-time Olympic biathlon champion.
Source : MatchTV
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