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France claims its first Olympic gold in men's biathlon relay, stunning defending champions Norway at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Starting from last place, France surges to victory with a total time of 1:19:55.2. Eric Perrot anchors the team, battling to finish just 9.8 seconds ahead of Norway’s Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen.
The French squad, featuring Fabien Claude, Emilien Jacquelin, and Quentin Fillon Maillet, rallies after a rocky start. Claude struggles early, landing in 20th after a penalty lap. Jacquelin’s strong performance pushes them to fifth, and Fillon Maillet puts France in contention. In the final leg, Perrot’s flawless shooting secures their lead as rivals falter. Sweden takes bronze, finishing 57.5 seconds behind. Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid expresses disappointment, stating, “To get silver is almost like losing gold.”
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