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flag French biathlete Julia Simon won Olympic gold in the women’s 15km individual event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, despite a prior conviction for theft and fraud.

flag French biathlete Julia Simon won Olympic gold in the women’s 15km individual biathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, adding to her earlier mixed relay gold. flag Her victory came months after she was convicted of theft and credit card fraud, using a teammate’s and staff member’s cards for over $2,300 in unauthorized purchases. flag Simon received a three-month suspended prison sentence and a 30,000 euro fine, with the latter earmarked for youth biathlon development. flag Despite a six-month ban—five months suspended—she competed and delivered a flawless final shooting stage, finishing in 41:15.6. flag Teammate Lou Jeanmonnot took silver, and Bulgaria’s Lora Hristova earned bronze. flag Simon’s win marked a dramatic comeback, making her France’s first Olympic gold medalist in the event.

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