The 2025/2026 biathlon season, with the Olympic Games in Antholz as the highlight
The 2025/26 Biathlon World Cup will run from November 2025 to March 2026. The highlight of the season will be the Olympic Games in Antholz in February.
As a sponsor of the French biathlon team, we will be cheering on not only the German athletes but also the French team in particular this season.
Stages of the 2025/26 Biathlon World Cup:
Beyond the successes in the individual World Cup events, the season rankings were the ultimate reward for an outstanding winter:
Lou Jeanmonnot secured the overall World Cup title in the women’s standings, whilst Eric Perrot claimed the men’s overall title – both with a clear lead over their nearest rivals.
Medals won by the French biathlon team in the 2025/26 World Cup season
Individual medals:
- 12 gold
- 16 silver
- 12 bronze
Team medals:
- 4 gold
- 7 silver
- 1 bronze
This outstanding finale once again reflects the strength, precision and winning mentality of the French national biathlon team – a team that has consistently performed at the highest level from the first competition to the very last shot.
A brilliant start to the biathlon season with RWS – France takes 8 podium places
The new 2025/26 biathlon season has just begun — and the French team is already in impressive form.
At the first stop in Östersund (29 November–7 December 2025), France managed to play to its strengths, particularly in the relay and pursuit competitions.
Outstanding successes for France at the Biathlon World Cup in Östersund
- The season kicked off with two brilliant starts: a victory for the women's relay team and silver for the men's relay team — a statement and a clear signal to the competition.
- In the mixed relay, France secured gold once again, underlining its strong team spirit and outstanding form at the start of the season.
- Quentin Fillon Maillet provided the highlight in the pursuit: after a rather bumpy start with shooting errors in the prone position, he fought his way through the standing shooting — flawless in the decisive final shot — and secured his first ever victory in Östersund.
- Four bronze medals in the single mixed relay, women's 15km individual race, women's 7.5km individual sprint and men's sprint.
Image: NordicFocus / Camille Bened & Fabien Claude
Fillon Maillet on his tenth pursuit victory of his career
“Wow, what a day! Especially during the final standing shooting, with seven guys fighting for the win. I was sure it would come down to the last lap — but it didn’t. I’m very happy with my race today. It feels great to win!”
On the mixed relay success:
“It was a true team effort — everyone gave their all. We’re not only starting with gold, we’re starting with a strong signal.”
The significance of the outstanding start for RWS and the French biathlon team
For RWS, as the proud sponsor of the French biathlon team, this start is proof that it is backing winners. The impressive start to the season sends a strong signal: France wants to and can compete at the top — with strength, focus and team spirit.
In a year of ambitious goals and high hopes, it is clear that the team is ready. And RWS is right there alongside them.
Éric Perrot wins gold and silver in Hochfilzen
The men’s competitions also saw outstanding results for France. Éric Perrot crowned a remarkable weekend by winning gold in the 12.5 km pursuit. Earlier, he had already demonstrated his excellent form by securing silver in the 10 km sprint.
Photo: NordicFocus / Éric Perrot
French men's relay team wins silver in the 4 x 7.5 km race
Completing the successful World Cup weekend, the French men’s relay team captured silver in the 4 × 7.5 km relay. Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Emilien Jacquelin and Éric Perrot impressed with a strong and well-coordinated team performance.
Photo: NordicFocus / Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Emilien Jacquelin und Éric Perrot
Triumphant days in Annecy – France's biathletes thrill millions of spectators!
The Biathlon World Cup in Annecy-Le Grand Bornand in December 2025 was an impressive demonstration of what RWS stands for in international competitive sports: maximum precision, absolute reliability and mental strength.
In front of their home crowd, the athletes of the French team supported by RWS delivered outstanding performances and secured seven medals in six competitions.
- 18 December 2025 – Women's 7.5 km sprint | Silver – Lou Jeanmonnot
With maximum concentration and excellent control at the shooting range, Lou Jeanmonnot opened the World Cup weekend in Annecy. Her silver medal was the first emotional proof of how crucial precision is under competitive pressure.
- 19 December 2025 – Men's 10 km sprint | Bronze – Émilien Jacquelin
Émilien Jacquelin put in a courageous, focused performance and was rewarded with bronze. His performance impressively underlined the importance of confidence, consistency and absolute reliability in top-level sport.
- 20 December 2025 – Women's 10 km Pursuit | Gold – Lou Jeanmonnot
In the pursuit, Lou Jeanmonnot delivered a world-class performance. With a perfect balance of speed and precision, she secured gold and celebrated an emotional home victory in front of enthusiastic fans.
- 20 December 2025 – Men's 12.5 km Pursuit | Silver – Émilien Jacquelin
Jacquelin confirmed his strong form with a determined performance in the pursuit. Silver was a well-deserved reward for his mental strength and consistent execution at the decisive moment.
- 21 December 2025 – Women's 12.5 km Mass Start | Silver – Lou Jeanmonnot
Lou Jeanmonnot remained true to her clear style in the mass start: calm, efficient and highly precise. The silver medal crowned an exceptionally consistent World Cup weekend.
- 21 December 2025 – Women's 12.5 km Mass Start | Bronze – Justine Braisaz-Bouchet
Justine Braisaz-Bouchet demonstrated all her experience in the high-class mass start. Bronze in front of a home crowd was an emotional success and an expression of uncompromising commitment.
- 21 December 2025 – Men's 15 km Mass Start | Silver – Éric Perrot
Éric Perrot rounded off an outstanding weekend with a strong silver medal. His performance impressively underlined the depth and future strength of the French team.
The successes in Annecy impressively demonstrate how precision, responsibility and commitment interact at the highest level in biathlon – values that have shaped RWS in international top-class sport for decades.
French Biathlon Team celebrates medal success in Oberhof 2026
The Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof (8–11 January 2026) once again offered top-class winter sports under challenging conditions.
The French biathlon team impressed with consistently strong performances and secured three medals.
- 8 January 2025 – Women's 7.5 km sprint | Bronze – Julia Simon
With a convincing performance in the 7.5 km sprint, Julia Simon won the first medal for France in Oberhof.
- 10 January 2026 – Women's relay (4x6 km) | Gold – Lou Jeanmonnot, Océane Michelon, Julia Simon, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet
The French women's relay team dominated the race with precise shooting and a fast running pace. In the end, it was a well-deserved victory and the gold medal for Team France.
Video highlights of the women's relay & race
- 11 January 2026 – Men's relay (4 × 7.5 km) | Silver – Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Émilien Jacquelin, Éric Perrot
The men's relay team also performed strongly and completed a successful World Cup weekend for France with a silver medal.
As the official ammunition partner, RWS accompanied these successes with RWS Biathlon Match ammunition. Maximum precision, consistent performance and absolute reliability are crucial when every target counts in biathlon.
Strong performances in Ruhpolding: French biathlon team impresses at the World Cup
The Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding was a complete success for the French national team.
With strong performances in the relay and individual races, the athletes collected several medals at the highest international level.
RWS congratulates them on these impressive results.
Five medals in relay and individual races in Ruhpolding
- 15 January 2026 – Men's relay | Gold – Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Oscar Lombardot, Eric Perrot
Eric Perrot's perfect performance as the anchorman secured victory for the French men's relay team in Ruhpolding. - Learn more
- 16 January 2026 – Women's 7.5 km sprint | Silver – Lou Jeanmonnot
Lou Jeanmonnot, wearing the yellow jersey, shot flawlessly and finished second, 7.5 seconds behind.
- 18 January 2026 – Women's 10 km pursuit | Gold – Lou Jeanmonnot | Bronze – Camille Bened
Lou Jeanmonnot secured a commanding victory in the women's 10 km pursuit.
Camille Bened finished third with flawless shooting, 12.9 seconds behind. - Learn more
- 18 January 2026 – Men's 12.5 km pursuit | Silver – Eric Perrot
Eric Perrot won silver in the men's 12.5 km pursuit in Ruhpolding.
Photo © Nordic Focus / French men's relay team wins gold in Ruhpolding
French biathlon team impresses with consistency, precision and mental strength
These results once again highlight the consistency, precision and mental strength of the French team – both in the individual races and in the team competition.
Congratulations to all the athletes on these great successes!
RWS is a proud sponsor of the French biathlon team and is delighted to be able to support these top performances at World Cup level.
Sensational World Cup stop: French biathlon team dominates Nove Město
The Biathlon World Cup in Nove Město na Moravě turned out to be the most successful World Cup stop of the 2025/2026 season for the French biathlon team.
With an exceptional medal haul, multiple double victories and wins in individual, mass start and relay competitions, Team France made a real mark on international biathlon.
The athletes delivered precise, nerve-wracking and dominant performances – and impressively confirmed their claim to be among the world's best.
Exceptional medal haul in Nove Město
- 22 January 2026 – Men's 15 km Short Individual | Gold & Silver – Éric Perrot & Émilien Jacquelin
With an impressive double victory, Éric Perrot and Émilien Jacquelin dominated the Short Individual and sent a strong signal early on for Team France.
- 23 January 2026 – Women's 12.5 km Short Individual | Gold & Silver – Justine Braisaz-Bouchet & Lou Jeanmonnot
The French biathletes clearly dominated the race and celebrated another double victory with gold and silver.
- 24 January 2026 – Single Mixed Relay | Silver – Jeanne Richard & Émilien Claude
With a united team performance, the French duo secured the silver medal in the single mixed relay.
- 24 January 2026 – 4×6 km mixed relay | Silver – Braisaz-Bouchet, Michelon, Fillon Maillet, Lombardot
The mixed team impressed with their precision and consistency, deservedly winning silver.
- 25 January 2026 – Men's 15 km mass start | Gold – Éric Perrot
Éric Perrot crowned his perfect weekend with another victory in the mass start.
- 25 January 2026 – Women's 12.5 km mass start | Gold & Silver – Julia Simon & Océane Michelon
In the women's mass start, Julia Simon and Océane Michelon secured another French double victory with gold and silver.
Photo: Eric Perrot celebrates his victory. / © Nordic Focus
Strong World Cup weekend for the French biathlon team
The French biathlon team continued its successful season in impressive fashion at the World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland.
With several podium finishes in individual and relay races, the athletes once again confirmed their strong form in international competition.
Eric Perrot got things underway in the men's 20 km individual race. With flawless shooting and a controlled race on the track, the Frenchman confidently secured the gold medal and underlined his current top form in the World Cup.
Julia Simon also provided another highlight: in the women's 12.5 km mass start, she once again proved her class. With high precision at the shooting range and a strong finish, she prevailed over the competition and won gold for France.
In addition to the individual successes, the team also impressed in the relay competitions.
The men's relay team with Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Emilien Jacquelin and Oscar Lombardot secured the silver medal in the 4 × 7.5 km event.
The women's relay team, consisting of Lou Jeanmonnot, Oceane Michelon, Julia Simon and Camille Bened, also put in a strong team performance and won silver in the 4 × 6 km event.
At the end of the World Cup weekend, Eric Perrot was once again on the podium: he finished second in the men's 15 km mass start, rounding off an outstanding weekend for the French team.
These results once again underline the Équipe Tricolore's leading international position in the Biathlon World Cup. As the official ammunition partner, RWS supports the athletes with high-precision biathlon ammunition that guarantees maximum reliability and accuracy even under extreme competition conditions.
RWS congratulates the entire French team on these impressive achievements and wishes them every success for the upcoming World Cup events.
French Team celebrates five podium finishes in Otepää
The penultimate Biathlon World Cup weekend of the 2025/2026 season in Otepää, Estonia, brought outstanding results for the French biathlon team. With five podium finishes, the athletes once again demonstrated their impressive form as the season approaches its final stage.
A highlight of the weekend was the women’s 7.5 km sprint, where Julia Simon delivered a flawless performance to claim victory and secure another World Cup win for France. Her teammate Lou Jeanmonnot completed the strong team result with a third-place finish, putting two French athletes on the podium.
In the men’s competitions, Émilien Jacquelin also impressed with consistent performances. He finished second in the 10 km sprint and followed it up with another silver medal in the 12.5 km pursuit, confirming his strong form in the closing phase of the season.
Five podium finishes for France in Otepää - The French team celebrated the following results:
- Gold – Julia Simon, Women’s 7.5 km Sprint
- Silver – Émilien Jacquelin, Men’s 10 km Sprint
- Bronze – Lou Jeanmonnot, Women’s 7.5 km Sprint
- Silver – Émilien Jacquelin, Men’s 12.5 km Pursuit
- Bronze – Lou Jeanmonnot, Women’s 10 km Pursuit
French athletes lead the overall standings before the season finale
With the final World Cup weekend in Oslo Holmenkollen approaching, two French athletes currently lead the overall standings of the 2025/2026 Biathlon World Cup season:
- Lou Jeanmonnot leads the women’s overall ranking
- Eric Perrot leads the men’s overall ranking
This strong position gives the French team excellent chances to finish the season with the overall World Cup titles.
RWS congratulates its partner team
As the proud sponsor and ammunition partner of the French biathlon team, RWS congratulates Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Émilien Jacquelin and the entire team on these impressive achievements.
Biathlon success is built on endurance, precision and focus – both on the track and at the shooting range. RWS wishes the French team continued success for the season finale in Oslo Holmenkollen.
France reaffirms its leading role in international biathlon
The 2025/2026 Biathlon World Cup season came to an exciting conclusion at the legendary Holmenkollen in Oslo – the traditional final stop of a long winter season. From 20 to 22 March, the world’s best biathletes once again competed against each other in the sprint, pursuit and mass start disciplines, bringing the season to a close on one of the sport’s most iconic stages.
For the French team, last weekend was further impressive proof of consistency and class. With numerous podium finishes across all race formats, the athletes once again underlined their leading role in international biathlon.
World Cup Finals in Oslo – highlights for the French team:
- Silver – Emilien Jacquelin – 10 km sprint
- Bronze – Eric Perrot – 10 km sprint
- Silver – Julia Simon – 10 km pursuit
- Silver – Eric Perrot – 12.5 km pursuit
- Bronze – Emilien Jacquelin – 12.5 km pursuit
- Bronze – Eric Perrot – 15 km mass start
