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Already showing promise in the individual event, but too inaccurate in shooting to reach the podium, Quentin Fillon Maillet brought together all the ingredients on Friday to become Olympic sprint champion in Antholz Anterselva. The Jura biathlete, already a gold medalist in the mixed relay on Sunday, February 8, not only won his fourth Olympic title: he also equaled Martin Fourcade, the most decorated French athlete in the history of the Winter GamesThe two men have seven medals (including six gold medals for Fourcade).
Combining summer and winter games, QFM also equals Teddy Riner's total. Only fencers Roger Ducret and Philippe Cattiau do better in French history with eight Olympic podium finishes. Fillon Maillet will have the opportunity to join them as soon as Sunday, during the pursuitWearing bib number 1, he will start with 14 seconds ahead on the Norwegian Vetle Christiansen.
