In a nail-biting finish to the men's biathlon relay at the Olympics, France emerged victorious, leaving Norway to settle for the silver medal. The race saw intense competition between Norwegian athlete Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and French competitor Eric Perrot, who exchanged positions up until the final moments. Despite Norway's strong performance, including a full round of shooting from Christiansen, the time gap proved insurmountable, with Perrot clinching gold for France by a margin of nine seconds.

Norway's team was buoyed by a solid performance from Martin Uldal, who gave the team a strong start and set the pace for the relay. This event followed Uldal's teammate's earlier gold victory in the normal distance event, showcasing Norway's formidable presence in biathlon. The anticipation was palpable as the race unfolded, particularly with both teams performing well on the shooting range and maintaining close tightness in the standings throughout the laps.

The reaction from Norwegian commentators highlighted the disbelief at not securing gold despite a strong showing, especially with only six extra shots taken during the competition. Johannes Thingnes Bø of NRK emphasized how close the contest was, reflecting a sense of pride in the athletes' performance, even as they fell just short of the top podium. This race not only underlined the competitive spirit between France and Norway but also elevated the stakes for upcoming events in the championships.