Historic! The French biathlon team achieved a spectacular victory in the men’s 4×7.5 km relay, clinching the gold medal ahead of Norway after a fiercely contested finish. The tricolor relay team, composed of Fabien Claude, Émilien Jacquelin, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, and Éric Perrot, had a challenging start: after the first leg, France was 50 seconds behind the leaders, a significant deficit in a high-level competition.
Jacquelin: the decisive turning point
The second relay runner, Émilien Jacquelin, then delivered an exceptional performance, revitalizing the French team with a spectacular comeback. His race allowed France to gradually catch up with the leading pack, creating an impressive turnaround against the Norwegians.
Fillon-Maillet and Perrot: the final mastery
The last two legs, respectively run by Quentin Fillon-Maillet and Éric Perrot, consolidated the lead gained, securing first place for France in this team event. This victory is simply the first gold medal in the history of the French men’s relay at the Winter Games.
With this gold medal, France brings its total to 16 Olympic medals, a record for a Winter Games edition.
