Biathlon: the names of the eight Belgians selected for the 2026 Olympic Games have been revealed
On Friday, the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (COIB ) released the names of the thirty athletes selected for the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
They include eight biathletes. From 6 to 22 February, in Antholz (Italy), several Franco-Belgians will be taking part, including Maya Cloetens, Florent Claude and Eve Bouvard. Sam Parmantier, a former member of the Savoie ski committee, will also be taking part.
The other lucky winners are Marek Mackels, Thierry Langer, Marisa Emonts and Lotte Lie. Among the disappointments on this list are César Beauvais, Marine Debloem and Julien Petitjacques.
Belgian biathletes selected for the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Men
- Florent Claude 🇧🇪
- Marek Mackels 🇧🇪
- Sam Parmantier 🇧🇪
- Thierry Langer 🇧🇪
Ladies
- Eve Bouvard 🇧🇪
- Marisa Emonts 🇧🇪
- Maya Cloetens 🇧🇪
- Lotte Lie 🇧🇪
The full biathlon programme for the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Sunday 8 February
- 2.05pm: 4×6 km mixed relay
Tuesday 10 February
- 13:30: Men’s 20 km individual
Wednesday 11 February
- 2.15pm: Women’s 15km individual
Friday 13 February
- 2pm: Men’s 10 km sprint
Saturday 14th February
- 2.45pm: women’s 7.5km sprint
Sunday 15 February
- 11.15am: Men’s 12.5km pursuit
- 2.45pm: women’s 10 km pursuit
Tuesday 17th February
- 2.30pm: Men’s 4×7.5 km relay
Wednesday 18 February
- 2.45pm: Women’s 4x6km relay
Friday 20 February
- 2.15pm: men’s 15km mass-start
Saturday 21 February
- 2.15pm: women’s 12.5km mass-start
