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Benjamin Daviet, a three-time Paralympic champion, is chasing history as he prepares to defend his gold medals at a third consecutive Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 36-year-old French para biathlete faces fierce competition but remains focused on the battle ahead, not the pressure.
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel withdrew from an Olympic race while leading, discovered he had a heart condition, and underwent successful surgery within days. Just weeks after the scare, he's already planning his comeback for the next Winter Olympics.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
French biathletes Océane Michelon and Julia Simon claimed gold and silver in the final biathlon event of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Michelon charging from fourth place to victory despite challenging conditions. The dramatic finish showcased France's biathlon dominance and gave fans an unforgettable Olympic moment.
Norway just made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, shattering its own record for most gold medals at a single Winter Games. Biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal sealed the nation's 17th gold with a flawless performance that left fans cheering.
At her first Olympics, 23-year-old French biathlete Océane Michelon claimed sprint silver and relay gold in a breakthrough week that signals a bright future for France's winter sports program. The Chambéry native's composure under pressure proves she's not just promising anymore—she's arrived.
France claimed Olympic gold in the men's biathlon relay at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, sending supporters into joyful celebrations outside the stadium in Anterselva. The dramatic victory marks a historic moment for French winter sports.
France's biathlon team claimed their first-ever Olympic gold in the men's 4x7.5km relay at Milano Cortina 2026, with Quentin Fillon-Maillet becoming the most decorated French Winter Olympian in history. The dramatic victory helped France set a new national record with 16 medals at a single Winter Games.
After a tearful confession about his personal life went viral, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid has won three Olympic medals in one week. His story shows how athletes push through even their hardest moments to achieve greatness.
Martin Ponsiluoma delivered Sweden's first biathlon medal at Milano Cortina 2026, nailing 19 of 20 shots to claim gold in the men's 12.5km pursuit. His clutch final-round shooting secured Sweden's first Olympic title in the event since 2010.
Athletes who earned medals 12-16 years ago finally received them in an emotional ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, after doping violations led to reallocations. More than 20,000 fans witnessed the long-awaited recognition at Italy's biathlon arena.
After making a tearful confession about cheating on his girlfriend during a live post-race interview, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid issued a public apology for taking attention away from his teammate's historic gold medal win. The moment became a powerful reminder about timing, respect, and what truly deserves celebration.
French biathlete Éric Perrot secured silver in the men's 20km individual race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing France its third medal of the Games. Norway's Johan-Olav Botn claimed gold in the challenging competition held in Anterselva, Italy.
Brother and sister biathletes from Greenland are channeling global attention into national pride at the 2026 Winter Olympics. After weeks in the spotlight, Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark are ready to show the world what their island nation can do.
Paul Schommer from Appleton, Wisconsin, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a chance to make history. No American has ever won an Olympic medal in biathlon, and this Midwest athlete hopes to change that.
Campbell Wright, a 23-year-old New Zealander racing for Team USA, just won two silver medals at the World Championships and could deliver America's first-ever Olympic medal in biathlon. The U.S. has never medaled in biathlon, the only winter sport where that's true.
Campbell Wright, a 23-year-old from New Zealand competing for Team USA, could end a decades-long drought by winning America's first-ever Olympic biathlon medal. After capturing two silver medals at last year's world championships, he heads to the Winter Olympics with confidence and a secret weapon: a coaching team that knows the host venue like home. #
The US has never won an Olympic medal in biathlon, but 23-year-old Campbell Wright could end that 100-year drought next month in Italy. The New Zealand-born athlete won two world championship silvers last year and brings infectious joy to everything he does. #
A 23-year-old New Zealander competing for Team USA could end a decades-long Olympic drought in biathlon next month. Campbell Wright's joyful approach and recent world championship wins have given American fans genuine hope.
A 23-year-old New Zealander racing for Team USA could end a decades-long Olympic drought in biathlon next month. Campbell Wright's fun-loving attitude and back-to-back world championship silvers have given the United States its brightest hope yet.