On December 1st, 2023, the French biathlon team, consisting of Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Eric Perrot, and Emilien Jacquelin, clinched their first victory of the season at the men’s relay in Kontiolahti, Finland. The team dominated the race, finishing significantly ahead of the Norwegian rivals, who came in second. This victory marks only the second success for France in the last 21 men’s relays in the World Cup, highlighting the impressive performance against Norway’s stronghold in the sport.