French biathlete Julie Simon, a ten-time world champion, won gold in the women's 15 km biathlon event. This victory marked her second at the Winter Olympics, as she had won a mixed relay just three days prior. However, the gold medal could not atone for her wrongdoing. Last October, Simon was convicted of stealing from her France teammate, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, receiving a three-month suspended prison sentence and a 15,000 euro fine. The victim, Braisaz-Bouchet, was also in the race, finishing in 80th place, over 8 and a half minutes behind the 'thief'. The gold did not cover the sin, and Simon's victory will not resonate with the French public.
