Frenchwoman Oceane Michalon won gold in the mass start, ahead of compatriot Julia Simon 0 10

She completed the distance in 37 minutes 18.1 seconds and had two misses throughout the race.

Julia Simon, Michalon's compatriot, finished second, 6.6 seconds behind the winner and with one miss over four shooting ranges.

Czech athlete Teresa Vobornikova rounded out the podium — her deficit was 7.4 seconds with also one miss.

Biathlon. Olympic Games — 2026. Women, mass start 12.5 km.

1. Oceane Michalon (France) — 37:18.1 (two misses).

2. Julia Simon (France) — deficit 6.6 seconds (1).

3. Teresa Vobornikova (Czech Republic) +7.4 (1).

4. Anna Magnusson (Sweden) +26.6 (0).

5. Dorothea Wierer (Italy) +30.0 (2).

6. Elvira Eberg (Sweden) +31.9 (1).