JO BIATHLON. Busy weekend for biathlon in these 2022 Olympics with several races and above all several chances for a gold medal.
If there was no new medal this Friday February 11 for the French biathlon with the women’s sprint, the men can once again bring a smile to the French delegation throughout the weekend with this Saturday February 12, the men’s sprint and the pursuit on Sunday. Winner on the individual, Quentin Fillon Maillet is one of the favorites of the two races, just like Emilien Jacquelin, missed out on the individual, but who can achieve a perfect sprint thanks to his shooting speed and his glide. We will also closely monitor Simon Desthieux or even Fabien Claude who can also create a surprise.
What are the dates of the biathlon events?
Biathlon will be one of the major disciplines of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The events will take place from Saturday February 5, 2022 to Saturday February 19.
What is the schedule for the biathlon events at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
Here is the full biathlon schedule and event times for the 2022 Winter Olympics:
- Saturday February 12
- Sprint Gentlemen (from 10 o’clock)
- Sunday 13 February
- Pursuit Ladies (from 10 o’clock), Pursuit Gentlemen (from 11:45 a.m.)
- Tuesday February 15
- Relay Gentlemen (from 10 o’clock)
- Wednesday February 16
- Relay Ladies (from 8:45 a.m.)
- Friday February 18
- Mass Start Gentlemen (from 10 o’clock)
- Saturday February 19
- Mass Start Ladies (from 10 o’clock)
Who are the French biathletes?
The French biathlon delegation is made up of 10 biathletes, five for men and five for women, here is the complete list:
Men
- Quentin Fillon Maillet
- Simon Desthieux
- Emilien Jacquelin
- Antonin Guigonnat
- Fabien-Claude
Women
- Anais Bescond
- Anais Chevalier
- Chloe Chevalier
- Justine Braisaz
- Julia Simon
How many medals for the French biathlon?
Several chances of medals are to be expected for the French biathlon delegation. According to Gracenote forecasts released by Eurosport, six medals are envisaged, but none in gold. Here is the detail :
Silver medal
- Emilien Jacquelin in the Biathlon Pursuit
- Biathlon men’s relay
Bronze medal
- Quentin Fillon Maillet Sprint, Pursuit and Mass Start
- Women’s biathlon relay