French biathlete Quentin Fillon Maillet won the gold medal in the 10-kilometer sprint at the Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics. The athlete showcased flawless shooting and excellent skiing form on the course in Antholz-Anterselva. The podium was completed by Norwegian representatives: Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen and Sturla Holm Laegreid. The best Polish athlete, Jan Guńka, placed 29th, delivering a solid performance against the world's elite.
The eighth day of Olympic competition brought triumph to Quentin Fillon Maillet, who on the tracks in Anterselva confirmed his status as a biathlon legend. The 33-year-old Frenchman, after a previous success in the mixed relay, claimed his second gold medal at the current Games, and the fourth in his career. The key to victory was flawless shooting (10/10) and the second-fastest skiing time, allowing him to outpace formidable rivals from Norway. This success is particularly special for the athlete, as immediately after crossing the finish line, he publicly announced that he will soon become a father. Biathlon debuted in the men's Olympic program in 1960 at the Squaw Valley Games, and the sprint over a distance of 10 kilometers was introduced twenty years later in Lake Placid. The competition for the remaining podium spots was extremely fierce. Silver was won by Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, losing to the winner by 13.7 seconds, while bronze went to Sturla Holm Laegreid. Another French representative, <przypis title=