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Anais Bescond

Born
May 15, 1987age 39
height
5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type
Average
nationality
French

Career

Active 2002 – 2022

Biography

About Anais Bescond

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Anaïs Bescond was born on 15 May 1987 in Aunay-sur-Odon, France, and grew up in the Jura region after her family moved to Morbier. She began skiing there and went on to become a French biathlete, competing at the highest level for two decades. Her career spanned from 2002 to 2022, during which she claimed Olympic and world championship titles. She is also a non-commissioned officer. Bescond won her first World Cup sprint in Antholz-Anterselva on 16 January 2014. At the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, her best results were two fifth places. Four years later in Pyeongchang, she took bronze in the pursuit, gold in the mixed relay, and bronze in the relay. She retired after the 2021/22 season. She is French, stands 5'7" with blue eyes and natural blonde hair.

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Years Active
2002-2022 (started around 15 years old; 20 years active)
Birthplace
Aunay-sur-Odon, France
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Weight
148 lbs (or 67 kg)

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What was her best Olympic performance?

Anaïs Bescond won three medals at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics: gold in the mixed relay and bronze in both the pursuit and the relay.

How did her World Cup career begin?

She claimed her first World Cup victory in a sprint at Antholz-Anterselva on 16 January 2014, after years of competing at the international level.

What other profession does she have?

Besides being a biathlete, Anaïs Bescond is a non-commissioned officer, reflecting her dual career in sports and the military.

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