Quentin Fillon Maillet Secures Sprint Gold in Milan/Cortina
Quentin Fillon Maillet made a remarkable comeback at the Milan/Cortina Olympics by winning the Men’s 10 km Sprint event. He clocked a time of 22:53.1, showcasing his exceptional shooting skills.
Race Highlights
Fillon Maillet, who had previously lost his Olympic 20 km Individual Gold medal, took the lead around the 2.9 km mark. He maintained his advantage by shooting flawlessly in both shooting rounds, securing his fourth Olympic Gold medal.
Medal Winners
- Gold: Quentin Fillon Maillet (France) – 22:53.1
- Silver: Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen (Norway) – 13.7 seconds back
- Bronze: Sturla Holm Laegreid (Norway) – 15.9 seconds back
Christiansen’s Silver marked his second individual Olympic medal, following a Bronze in the 2022 Mass Start. Laegreid secured the Bronze, finishing close behind Christiansen after maintaining a tight competition throughout the race.
Additional Performances
Fillon Maillet’s teammate, Emilien Jacquelin, also performed well, finishing just 0.2 seconds behind Laegreid in fourth place. Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson finished fifth, 25 seconds back, replicating his placement from the 2022 Olympic Sprint.
Norway’s Johannes Dale-Skjevdal encountered challenges with two penalties, finishing sixth, 43 seconds behind the leader. This thrilling Olympic event highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of the biathletes.
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