At Blink Festival in Sandnes, Oceane Michelon won the women’s super sprint in 15:12.4 (19/20) ahead of Julia Simon. Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen edged Eric Perrot and Emilien Claude in 13:44.7 for his seventh career Blink title.
Michelon’s double day
She won the shooting duel earlier, then lost the super final to Sivert Bjoerndalen before dominating the evening super sprint. Simon was second; Johansen third. Shape, Michelon said, was better than expected.
Christiansen’s sprint finish
Perrot led late, but Christiansen found another gear on the last straight — Perrot +0.4, Claude +0.6, Lombardot fourth. France packed 2–4; Christiansen admitted he feared French tactics.
Next: Bessans and Aug 19 Contest
French men camp in Bessans Aug 10–21, women Aug 17–26, with the Contest on Aug 19. Blink was optional; Bessans is the official block. Camp context: August schedules; feed /biathlon.
City super sprints test stance under noise more than they predict World Cup tables. France’s next job is a calm Bessans entry; the Aug 19 Contest reintroduces race stress at altitude without festival chaos.
City super sprints test stance under noise more than they predict World Cup tables. France’s next job is a calm Bessans entry; the Aug 19 Contest reintroduces race stress at altitude without festival chaos.
City super sprints test stance under noise more than they predict World Cup tables. France’s next job is a calm Bessans entry; the Aug 19 Contest reintroduces race stress at altitude without festival chaos.
City super sprints test stance under noise more than they predict World Cup tables. France’s next job is a calm Bessans entry; the Aug 19 Contest reintroduces race stress at altitude without festival chaos.
Staff will care more about stance fixes after misses than about Blink medals when Bessans volume hits.
FAQ
Women’s winner?
Oceane Michelon, 15:12.4, 19/20.
Men’s winner?
Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen; Perrot and Claude next.
Is this World Cup?
No — summer Blink Festival in Sandnes.
What’s next for France?
Bessans camps and the Aug 19 Contest.
Bottom line
Michelon owned the day, France packed the men’s finish, Christiansen remains Blink’s king. Bessans will test the same form without festival noise.
