# French national biathlon team preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-national-biathlon-team-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-30T10:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The French national biathlon team is preparing for the upcoming season through a series of distributed events and selection processes.

In late September, the team was scheduled to split between Arçon for the National Tour and Munich for the Loop One Festival in mid-October. This distribution was intended to increase athlete visibility and provide varied competitive scenarios.

By late September, the focus shifted toward finalizing the roster for the 2026/27 World Cup season. While top-ranked athletes such as Eric Perrot and Quentin Fillon-Maillet have secured their positions, five spots remain contested. The selection process is set to occur during the Sesongstart races in Geilo, Norway, on November 14 and 15, where seven athletes will compete for the remaining positions to determine the squad for the initial World Cup stages.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: French biathlon team to hold selection races in Geilo

Seven French biathletes will compete for five remaining spots on the men's national team during selection races in Geilo, Norway, on November 14-15 for the 2026/27 World Cup season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-biathlon-team-to-hold-selection-races-in-geilo

### 2026-09-29: French biathlon team split between Arçon and Munich for October events

French biathletes Lou Jeanmonnot and Quentin Fillon Maillet will compete in Arçon this October, while other team members head to Munich for the Loop One Festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-biathlon-team-split-between-aron-and-munich-for-october-events

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