France’s Harrop & Anselmet Secure Gold in 2026 Winter Olympics Mixed Relay Ski Mountaineering
France’s Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet achieved a historic milestone by winning the inaugural Olympic mixed relay gold in ski mountaineering. This victory took place on February 21, 2026, at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
2026 Winter Olympics Highlights
Prior to this event, the French duo had not secured individual gold medals in ski mountaineering. However, Harrop, who claimed silver in the women’s sprint, and Anselmet, bronze medallist in the men’s sprint, teamed up effectively. Their impressive combined time of 26 minutes and 57.4 seconds was enough to secure the gold medal.
Mixed Relay Ski Mountaineering Results
- Gold: Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet (France) – 26:57.4
- Silver: Marianne Fatton and Jon Kistler (Switzerland) – +11.9 seconds
- Bronze: Ana Alonso Rodriguez and Oriol Cardona Coll (Spain) – +26.5 seconds
The silver medal went to the Swiss team of Fatton and Kistler, who finished 11.9 seconds behind the French leaders. Spain’s Alonso Rodriguez and Cardona Coll took the bronze medal, despite a three-second penalty for Rodriguez. This achievement marked Spain’s third medal of the competition, contributing to their best-ever performance at the Winter Olympics.
Significance of the Win
This victory not only highlights the growing competitiveness in ski mountaineering but also underscores France’s prowess in winter sports. The success of Harrop and Anselmet is a proud moment in their athletic careers and a significant achievement for France at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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