Overview
- Éric Perrot closed the anchor leg with 10/10 at the range, firing a rapid standing string around 17 seconds to pull clear of Norway’s Vetle Christiansen.
- France rebounded from an early penalty loop by Fabien Claude and a deficit of roughly 26 seconds to overhaul the leaders.
- Called up hours before the start to replace feverish Émilien Jacquelin, Oscar Lombardot hit all ten targets and kept the relay in contention despite heavy morning training.
- Quentin Fillon Maillet slashed the gap with strong skiing and just one spare, handing Perrot the tag within about seven seconds of the front.
- The victory was France’s first men’s relay win of the winter and first since March 9, 2025, while a day earlier the women placed fourth about ten seconds off Norway in a tight finish.