Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet Win Gold in France’s Mixed Relay Debut
In a historic first for Olympic ski mountaineering, Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet clinched gold in the mixed relay event held in Bormio. They achieved a remarkable time of 26:57.44, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork.
Results of the Mixed Relay
Switzerland continued to demonstrate its prowess in winter sports with Marianne Fatton and Jon Kistler securing the silver medal. They finished the race just 11.86 seconds behind the leaders.
- Gold Medal: Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet – Time: 26:57.44
- Silver Medal: Marianne Fatton & Jon Kistler – Time: +11.86 seconds
- Bronze Medal: Ana Alonso Rodriguez & Oriol Cardona Coll – Time: +26.50 seconds
- Fourth Place: Anna Gibson & Cam Smith (USA) – Time: +42.99 seconds
Other Notable Performances
In the bronze position, Ana Alonso Rodriguez and Oriol Cardona Coll demonstrated their consistency by earning another medal after solid performances in the sprint event earlier in the week.
Meanwhile, the United States team of Anna Gibson and Cam Smith surprised many by finishing in fourth place, just shy of a podium finish.
This first-ever Olympic mixed relay not only highlights the competitive spirit of the athletes but also sets the stage for future events in ski mountaineering.
