Quentin Fillon Maillet Wins Gold in Milan/Cortina Sprint
Quentin Fillon Maillet showcased remarkable skill at the Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics, securing victory in the Men’s 10 km Sprint. He completed the event in 22:53.1, demonstrating flawless shooting throughout. This win marked Fillon Maillet’s fourth Olympic Gold medal, adding to his impressive career achievements.
Key Highlights from the Milan/Cortina Men’s 10 km Sprint
Fillon Maillet took the lead early in the race, just before the prone stage at 2.9 km. He maintained his advantage through both shooting bouts and finished without any penalties.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Quentin Fillon Maillet (France) – 22:53.1
- Silver: Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen (Norway) – 13.7 seconds behind
- Bronze: Sturla Holm Laegreid (Norway) – 15.9 seconds behind
- Fourth Place: Emilien Jacquelin (France) – 0.2 seconds behind Laegreid
- Fifth Place: Sebastian Samuelsson (Sweden) – 25 seconds behind
- Sixth Place: Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (Norway) – 43 seconds behind with two penalties
Norwegian athlete Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen secured his second career individual Olympic medal, finishing strong in Silver. Close to him was teammate Sturla Holm Laegreid, who clinched the Bronze medal, leading to an exciting finish for Norway.
Emilien Jacquelin from France narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with only a slight delay behind Laegreid. Meanwhile, Sebastian Samuelsson repeated his fifth-place finish from the previous Olympic Sprint event in 2022.
Fillon Maillet’s stunning performance stands as a highlight in the ongoing Winter Olympics. His ability to shoot clean under pressure has solidified his status as a top biathlete.
