France, Feb. 20 -- The 33-year-old overcame a poor performance in the shooting sections to finish the 15km course at the Antholz-Anterselva Arenain 39 minutes and 42.7 seconds.

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal and ​Sturla Holm Laegreid claimed gold and silver respectively for Norway.

Until now, French fencers Roger Ducret and Philippe Cattiau held the record for most Olympic medals when they won eight apiece in the 1920s and '30s.

Three days ago, Fillon Maillet equalled their haul when he won gold in the men's 4 x 7.5km relay.

France claim women's biathlon relay to extend record haul at Winter Olympics From Beijing to French Alps

After coming home from the 2018 Pyeongchang Games empty-handed, Fillon Maillet began building his treasure tr...