Biathlon medal haul with RWS: France impresses at the highest level

With 6 victories and a total of 13 medals in 11 competitions, the French national team delivered the most successful biathlon performance in its history - powered by RWS

France makes biathlon history – powered by RWS

Antholz 2026 will be remembered in blue, white and red.

With 6 victories and a total of 13 medals in 11 competitions, the French national team delivered the most successful biathlon performance in its history – setting the international record for the most gold medals in biathlon. A historic milestone that only Norway had previously achieved.

A week marked by nerves of steel, team spirit and impressive precision at the shooting range.

The images remain:
The mixed relay team keeping their cool in the final standing shooting.
The sprint victory with a perfect 10/10 series.
The relay decisions, where every hit makes the stadium shake.

Moments when concentration becomes history.

Medal tally for the French team

6x GOLD

  • Mixed relay (4×6 km) — Simon, Jeanmonnot, Fillon Maillet, Perrot
  • Women's 15 km individual — Julia Simon
  • Men's 10 km sprint — Quentin Fillon Maillet
  • Men's relay (4×7.5 km) — Claude, Jacquelin, Fillon Maillet, Perrot
  • Women's relay (4×6 km) — Bened, Michelon, Jeanmonnot, Simon
  • Women's 12.5 km mass start — Océane Michelon

4x SILVER

  • Men's 20 km individual — Eric Perrot
  • Women's 15 km individual — Lou Jeanmonnot
  • Women's 7.5 km sprint — Océane Michelon
  • Women's 12.5 km mass start — Julia Simon

3x BRONZE

  • Women's 7.5 km sprint — Lou Jeanmonnot
  • Men's 12.5 km pursuit — Emilien Jacquelin
  • Men's 15 km mass start — Quentin Fillon Maillet

This result highlights the exceptional breadth of the team — medals in relay and individual races, for both men and women.

Comments from the French biathlon team:

Julia Simon, after her third victory:
‘It has always been a dream to finish a race with the flag. And I was able to experience it.’

Océane Michelon after her gold in the mass start:
‘It's magical. I still can't believe what happened.’

Emotions that were also visible on social media: jubilant team photos, flags waving in the finish area, messages of thanks to fans and coaches – a team in a state of euphoria.

RWS – at the heart of a historic moment

France's medals speak for themselves. RWS has been a partner of the French national team for two seasons. With RWS Biathlon Competition and RWS Biathlon Special Match, two specially developed loads ensure consistent performance, the tightest manufacturing tolerances and reliable function – even in extreme conditions.

In biathlon, millimetres make all the difference. When everything has to be just right at the decisive moment, every detail counts.

"We are incredibly proud to equip the French national team at this high level and to stand by their side as a reliable partner. Six victories and 13 medals speak for themselves – this achievement stands for passion, team spirit and the highest precision. We congratulate the Équipe Tricolore wholeheartedly on this historic success."
Dirk Prehn, General Manager of RWS GmbH.


Outlook

The final sprint of the season is still ahead.

France is going into the upcoming World Cup races with the confidence gained in Antholz – and we look forward to many more moments when precision turns into gold.

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