France won gold in men's biathlon relay at 2026 Winter Games, overcoming a poor start to beat Norway by 9.8 seconds.

France won its first Olympic gold in men's biathlon relay at the 2026 Winter Games in Anterselva, Italy, overcoming a last-place start after a poor first leg to finish in 1:19:55.2. The team of Claude, Jacquelin, Fillon Maillet, and Perrot surged ahead with strong shooting and skiing, edging Norway by 9.8 seconds. Sweden took bronze, Germany fourth, and the U.S. placed fifth, its best Olympic result. The women’s relay is set for the following day.