Biathlete Julia Simon, a triple Olympic champion in relay, individual, and mixed relay, recently shared her experience with dyslexia in an interview with the magazine Zèbres&Cie, which focuses on neurodiversity. Simon, from Beaufortaine, was diagnosed with dyslexia later in life and faced significant challenges in school, particularly with reading, writing, and memory. She recalled that her father became impatient with her struggles, while her mother eventually bought a small board to help her practice at home. Simon mentioned that her parents were concerned about the amount of time she spent working at home, and she remembers feeling like a failure as she struggled academically. Sports played a vital role in her personal development, offering her a way to express herself and build confidence. Simon said she enjoyed outdoor activities, such as cross-country running at school and summer trips to alpine regions with her parents. She noted that sports helped her realize she might not have been strong academically, but she had strengths in other areas. Despite the challenges, she continued to work hard at school and underwent years of speech therapy, which eventually helped her improve significantly. Today, Simon makes practically no spelling mistakes and has largely overcome her difficulties. She also mentioned that speaking in interviews was initially difficult for her, as she sometimes mixed up words and struggled to express her thoughts clearly. However, she learned to manage her stress by taking time to breathe deeply and not hesitating to take more time before answering. She now considers this a non-issue. In addition to discussing her dyslexia, Simon has been active in other areas of her career, including presenting a trophy for the best French international at the 22nd Night of Rugby and providing updates on her preparation for the upcoming season. She has also been involved in various news and developments within the biathlon and Nordic skiing communities.