Chloé Vermeulen secures third place

Chloé Vermeulen, a 17-year-old athlete from Saint-Egrèvoise, placed third in the U19 women's pursuit at the Arçon Summer Tour biathlon event. Competing for the US Autrans club, she climbed seven positions during the race and finished behind Rose Dusserre, Ninon Duvillard, and Zabou Mellouet Achard.

Vermeulen's strategy and performance

Chloé Vermeulen started the race in tenth place and focused on her shooting to climb the rankings. Despite a mistake in her final standing shot, she remained calm and secured the podium. She attributed her success to her focus on shooting and her ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Other competition results

The event featured multiple races across different age categories. Pauline Lafoux won the U17 women's sprint, and Nathan Cordelier won the U17 men's sprint. In the U21 category, Louise Roguet won the sprint, while Oscar Lombardot triumphed in the men's sprint.

Upcoming event and stadium changes

The Florence Baverel stadium in Arçon will celebrate its 20th anniversary during the Summer Tour 2026. For the first time, access to the stadium will be paid during the event. The stadium has become a key venue in the French biathlon scene and will host the second stage of the Summer Tour 2026.

Event supports senior championships

The Summer Tour 2026 will support the senior French championships of the pursuit, which are scheduled for this weekend in the Saugeais. The event will include the National senior pursuit championships and various age group championships, along with opportunities for selection in Bessans. Foreign athletes will compete alongside French stars.

Notable performances and additional results

Other notable results include Thaïs Royet winning the U19 sprint and Martin Minazzi winning the U19 pursuit with a perfect 20/20 shooting score. Jeanne Dautheville won the U19 women's pursuit ahead of Thaïs Royet and Chloé Vermeulen. The event also saw Léonie Chateigner-Létinois win the U17 pursuit after a penalty to Pauline Lafoux.