Whistler

1ST LEAD: Jonsson wins sprint and takes over yellow jersey

1ST LEAD: Jonsson wins sprint and takes over yellow jerseyWhistler, Canada - World Champion Helena Jonsson on Friday won the women's 7.5 kilometre biathlon World Cup sprint event in the Canadian venue of Whistler.

Competing at the venue of next year's winter Olympics Jonsson had a perfect record in the shooting range, finishing without a miss and winning in a time of 19 minutes 43.6 seconds.

France's Vincent sweeps first in 20km biathlon in Whistler

France's Vincent sweeps first in 20km biathlon in WhistlerWhistler, Canada  - Jay Vincent of France swept to a surprise win Wednesday in the men's 20-kilometre individual biathlon in Whistler, host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

He skied to victory in 49 minutes 53.9 seconds and got off four perfect shots on the marksman range.

Germany's Daniel Boehm (50 min 12.9 seconds) and Jeremy Teela of the US (50 min 17.2 seconds) followed in second and third place.