Darcie Morton had a welcome return to racing at IBU Cup No 3 at Obertilliach (AUT) after experiencing ill-health in her opening races of the IBU session. Competing in the 15km Women’s Individual Darcie focussed on accurate shooting which is of utmost importance in the Individual racing format. 

Jillian Colebourn had been experiencing some good success in the season opening IBU Cups in SWE and NOR and consolidating her points for Trimester 2. Overnight, she competed in World Cup No 3 at Annecy (FRA) where she found the going a little tougher at the World Cup level. The event was held in front of a huge crowd at the first World Cup event in France since the start of the COVID19 pandemic.

Results

World Cup No 3

Jillian Colebourn    102/104     2,3     5mins 16.9secs behind    207.4 IBU q points

IBU Cup No 3

Darcie Morton        56/ 104     1,0,1,1  6mins 48.7secs behind  147.01 IBU q points

Darcie will race on more event this season, the Sprint event in Obertilliach, good luck Darcie, and both girls have qualified for World Cup in Trimester 2. 

We wish both girls a great Christmas and New Year break, strong training and good health.