Olympic biathlon champion Jacquelin becomes part-time pro cyclist in France

sport1.de (German)

Olympic biathlon champion Emilien Jacquelin will race as a professional cyclist for Decathlon-CMA CGM, starting at Polynormande on August 16. The French Olympic champion, 31, will also ride the Tour du Limousin from August 18-21. He trained in the Alps since late March, covering 7,330 kilometers and 134,000 vertical meters. Jacquelin calls it a childhood dream inspired by Marco Pantani; he will return to biathlon World Cup in winter. He won Olympic gold in relay and bronze in pursuit in 2026.


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