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Émilien Jacquelin makes professional debut in cycling after Olympic victory

Émilien Jacquelin, Olympic champion in biathlon, now embarks on a cycling career, fulfilling a dream.

6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Émilien Jacquelin makes professional debut in cycling after Olympic victory — Photo: Sandro Halank , Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Émilien Jacquelin made his professional debut in road cycling just a few months after his success at the Olympic Games. The intense training for this transition has paid off, allowing him to pursue his sporting ambitions in a new discipline.

According to various reports, Jacquelin's transition to cycling is not unique, as other athletes, including Florian Lipowitz, have made similar moves in the past. Despite this overlap in careers, Jacquelin's switch is noteworthy as he enters a new sport as an Olympic champion.

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