Sandrine Bailly
Encyclopedia
Sandrine Bailly (born November 25, 1979, in Belley
, Ain
) is a former French biathlete
. She was most successful in the 2004–05 season, when she could win the overall World Cup, and in the 2007–08 season
, when she finished second. In 2003, she became world champion in the 10 km pursuit (together with Martina Glagow
).
, as well as numerous wins on the youth and junior levels. In the 2004–05 season she was the most successful female athlete in the overall World Cup (most points in all events) after placing third in the previous year. She also won the World Cup ranking in the 10 km pursuit discipline. In the 2007–08 season
, she finished second in the overall standings and, again, first in the pursuit discipline.
Bailly has won seven medals at the Biathlon World Championships (three in individual events and four in relays). She is well-remembered for winning the pursuit gold medal during the 2003 World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk
, sharing it with German biathlete Martina Glagow
as both had exactly the same time on the finish line, a first in biathlon history.
For several years Bailly has also closed out most relays for the French national team. Her greatest success in that discipline was the silver medal
in the 4×6 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
, Canada
.
Belley
Belley is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:Belley is of Roman origin, and in the 5th century became an episcopal see. It was the capital of the province of Bugey, which was a dependency of Savoy till 1601, when it was ceded to France...
, Ain
Ain
Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation...
) is a former French biathlete
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
. She was most successful in the 2004–05 season, when she could win the overall World Cup, and in the 2007–08 season
2007-08 Biathlon World Cup
The 2007–08 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union...
, when she finished second. In 2003, she became world champion in the 10 km pursuit (together with Martina Glagow
Martina Glagow
Martina "Molly" Beck , is a German biathlete. She now lives in Mittenwald in Bavaria. She was most successful in the 2002–03 season, when she was the first German to win the women's overall Biathlon World Cup...
).
Career
As of 17 March 2008, Bailly has achieved 20 victories in the Biathlon World CupBiathlon World Cup
The Biathlon World Cup has been held since the winter seasons of 1977/78 and 1982/83, for men and women, respectively ....
, as well as numerous wins on the youth and junior levels. In the 2004–05 season she was the most successful female athlete in the overall World Cup (most points in all events) after placing third in the previous year. She also won the World Cup ranking in the 10 km pursuit discipline. In the 2007–08 season
2007-08 Biathlon World Cup
The 2007–08 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union...
, she finished second in the overall standings and, again, first in the pursuit discipline.
Bailly has won seven medals at the Biathlon World Championships (three in individual events and four in relays). She is well-remembered for winning the pursuit gold medal during the 2003 World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk
Khanty-Mansiysk
Khanty-Mansiysk experiences a subarctic climate . The climate is extreme, with temperatures as low as -49 C° and as high as 34.5 C°. On average, however, the region is very cold, with an average tempurature of -1.1 C°...
, sharing it with German biathlete Martina Glagow
Martina Glagow
Martina "Molly" Beck , is a German biathlete. She now lives in Mittenwald in Bavaria. She was most successful in the 2002–03 season, when she was the first German to win the women's overall Biathlon World Cup...
as both had exactly the same time on the finish line, a first in biathlon history.
For several years Bailly has also closed out most relays for the French national team. Her greatest success in that discipline was the silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
in the 4×6 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Achievements
- Winter Olympics
- 2006: Bronze (Relay)
- 2010: Silver (Relay)
- Biathlon World ChampionshipsBiathlon World ChampionshipsThe first Biathlon World Championships was held in 1958, with individual and team contests for men. The number of events has grown significantly over the years. Beginning in 1984, women biathletes had their own World Championships, and finally, from 1989, both genders have been participating in...
- 2003: Gold (Pursuit), Bronze (Mass start)
- 2004: Bronze (Mass start)
- 2006: Bronze (Mixed relay)
- 2007: 2x Silver (Mixed Relay, Relay)
- 2008: Bronze (Relay)
- 2009: Bronze (Relay)
- Biathlon World CupBiathlon World CupThe Biathlon World Cup has been held since the winter seasons of 1977/78 and 1982/83, for men and women, respectively ....
- 2003/2004: 3rd place (Overall)
- 2004/2005: Winner (Overall), Winner (Pursuit)
- 2007/2008: Winner (Pursuit), 2nd place (Overall)
- 20 victories in the World Cup
- Two wins at the Holmenkollen ski festivalHolmenkollen ski festivalThe Holmenkollen Ski Festival is a traditional annual Nordic skiing event in Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway. The full official name of the event is Holmenkollen FIS World Cup Nordic. It takes place in March and has been arranged every year since 1892, except for 1898 and during World War II...
biathlon competition: 2003 sprint and 2004 pursuit