Which country won the gold medal in the mixed relay biathlon at the 2026 Olympics?

France won the gold medal in the mixed relay biathlon race at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Who were the medalists in the biathlon mixed relay race on February 8, 2026?

France won gold, Italy secured silver, and Germany took the bronze medal in the mixed relay biathlon race.

What was France's time in the mixed relay biathlon event?

France's winning time in the mixed relay biathlon event was 1:04:15.

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France Dazzles in Biathlon Mixed Relay Gold

8 Feb

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Summary

France secured gold in the mixed relay biathlon race.
Italy claimed silver, followed by Germany in third place.
Julia Simon anchored France's dominant performance with strong shooting.

France Dazzles in Biathlon Mixed Relay Gold

France emerged victorious in the mixed relay biathlon event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The French team, comprising Eric Perrot, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Julia Simon, and Lou Jeanmonnot, delivered a commanding performance with precise shooting and swift skiing.

Julia Simon's flawless final shooting stage secured the gold for France with a finishing time of 1:04:15. Italy, fueled by a passionate home crowd, clinched the silver medal, finishing 25.8 seconds behind France. The Italian team included Tommaso Giacomel, Lukas Hofer, Dorothea Wierer, and Lisa Vittozzi.

Germany secured the bronze medal, trailing France by 1 minute and 5 seconds. Norway finished fourth, while Sweden recovered from early setbacks to secure fifth place. The U.S. team finished in 14th place, despite facing challenges during the race. This victory adds to France's historical success in the event, having also won gold in 2018.