Léna Brocard in the top 10 at Schonach

World Cup: Léna Brocard in the top 10 at Schonach

Léna Brocard, featured here during the World Cup event in Lillehammer in December, has achieved her third top 10 finish of the winter. (Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom)

The French athlete Léna Brocard secured a ninth-place finish in the Gundersen event at Schonach, Germany, trailing the Norwegian leader Ida Marie Hagen. Hagen notched her fifth victory of the winter season, dominating the competition with a solid lead over Germany's Nathalie Armbruster and Japan's Haruka Kasai. Brocard’s consistent performance places her firmly in the discussion among the top competitors of the season, showcasing her potential to break into the top ranks in future events.

In men's competition, Norway's Jens Luraas Oftebro won, just ahead of Austrian Johannes Lamparter, while Finland's Ilkka Herola completed the podium. The best French competitor, Laurent Muhlethaler, finished in 16th place.