The French Ski Federation (FFS) has imposed a six-month competition ban on biathlete Julia Simon, but the 29-year-old is still eligible to compete in next year’s Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, the federation said on Thursday.
Simon, who won the 2023 overall World Cup title and has 10 world championship gold medals, was also fined 30,000 euros ($34,986.00) by the FFS National Disciplinary Committee.
The decision follows her conviction for credit card fraud and theft last month. Simon was sentenced to a three-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 15,000 euros ($17,493.00).
The ban prohibits her from participating in competitions or training organized or authorized by the FFS or the International Biathlon Union (IBU).
The FFS added that it reserves the right to appeal the decision to the Federal Appeals Council within seven days of notice, a route available to either party.
