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French Biathlon Dominates Lenzerheide Worlds
Teh French biathlon team, a force to be reckoned with, left their mark on the 2024 World Championships in Lenzerheide. Their performance throughout the fortnight was nothing short of stunning,leaving other nations in awe.
A Record-breaking Fortnight
The final race of the championships, the men’s mass start on February 23rd, was a notable exception. For the first time in the fortnight, no French flag graced the podium. Despite this, France still achieved a remarkable feat, matching their medal haul from last year: 13 medals. This impressive total places them atop the medal table, ahead of their norwegian rivals, who secured “only” 9 medals.
A Glimpse at Milan-Cortina
This avalanche of medals suggests a clear ambition for the upcoming Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina in Ampezzo next year. france’s dominance at the 2024 Worlds,with 6 gold medals in 12 races,established them as the team to beat. Quentin Fillon-Maillet, brimming with ambition, stated, “It is not an additional weight to be the best nation. It is precisely an asset for me, you have to take advantage of it. we must scare adversaries.”
Continued Excellence
The French continued their impressive run, securing six medals, including three golds out of a possible five. This extraordinary performance, however, was tempered by a slight disappointment from world number 2 Lou Jeanmonnot, who fell short of individual expectations.
