Season focus on shooting improvement

Biathlon athlete Quentin Fillon-Maillet has outlined his primary goal for the upcoming 2026/2027 biathlon world cup season, which will begin in Kontiolahti, Finland, in 27 days. His focus is on improving the accuracy of his shooting, a critical component of biathlon that combines cross-country skiing with target shooting.

Fatherhood and motivation

Fillon-Maillet, a 34-year-old from Grandvallier, recently became a father to a daughter named Léana. Despite this new chapter in his life, he described the upcoming season as "quite normal" and emphasized that his desire to compete remains strong.

Long-term shooting development

The athlete explained that his shooting improvement project is a long-term effort that could take one to four years depending on progress. He aims to regain the shooting precision that will help him achieve better results in competitions.

Olympic and world championship goals

Fillon-Maillet is targeting the world championships in Otepää, Estonia, scheduled for February next year. He mentioned that there are many successes to pursue, but he views success as the result of consistent effort and appreciates the work that goes into achieving it.

Four-year vision for future competitions

When setting a four-year project with a vision for the 2030 Alpine Winter Games, Fillon-Maillet noted that he enjoys all aspects of the sport, including training, competing, and winning. This long-term perspective guides his current efforts.

Winter focus on progress over wins

Fillon-Maillet emphasized that his main goal this winter is to progress in shooting rather than solely seeking victories. He reiterated this ambition as the world cup approaches, highlighting the importance of development over immediate results.

Reaction to Nordic combined removal

The athlete expressed sadness about the removal of Nordic combined from the Olympic program but clarified that this change does not affect his passion for biathlon or his drive to excel in the sport.