There are no longer enough words to describe Quentin Fillon Maillet’s performance. Insatiable, the Jura was crowned Olympic champion in pursuit this Sunday, his fourth medal (two gold, two silver) in these Games. And this performance was hailed by the French clan. After the race, the man of the day, wearing golden glasses as a tribute to his charms, joined his teammates, who sang a song to his glory. “And for Quentin go, go” proclaimed the France team, jumping, flag in hand. Celebrations that also took place on Saturday following his silver medal.
The Jura also celebrates its hero
And it is not only the French clan in Beijing that vibrates for Quentin Fillon Maillet. In the Jura, birthplace of the skier, the party was also at its height, following this new medal. Present in a room, the parents of the Habs evoked the atmosphere on the spot for France Télévisions: “We are happy, there must be 400 to 500 people in the room. There is an atmosphere of madness. Winning a medal today is truly exceptional. We thought he might be tired, but we can see that he is back perfectly, ”enthused the father of the double Olympic champion.
And let it be said, the Jura and the French skiers present in Beijing have not yet finished praising their hero. Indeed, “QFM” might still continue its raid in the coming days. From Tuesday on the relay (4×7.5km – 10 hours) with his tricolor friends then on the mass start, Friday (15 km – 10 hours). And he might, even more, leave his mark on these Games.
