Tadej Pogacar monumental, PSG holds its position, Lou Jeanmonnot and Eric Perrot conclude in style… The recap

The sports weekend was also marked by the Indoor World Championships, where Frenchman Yann Schrub clinched a bronze medal.

If Slovenian Tadej Pogacar secured the most dazzling victory of the March 21-22 weekend at Milan-San Remo, the French also shone in Oslo (Norway). Biathletes Lou Jeanmonnot and Eric Perrot validated their respective overall rankings. However, their performance was slightly less remarkable at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun (Poland), where they only secured one medal. Here’s a recap of the dynamic sports weekend.

Milan-San Remo: Tadej Pogacar finally tames the Primavera

He had been waiting for it for years, and he finally conquered it. Tadej Pogacar, often a contender but never a winner at Milan-San Remo, found the key this time after a dramatic turn of events. Despite a fall towards the end, just before the ascent of Cipressa, the Slovenian fought back and launched a decisive attack. Demonstrating his dominance, the defending champion quickly outpaced his rival Mathieu van der Poel, who struggled early on in the race. This victory showcased Pogacar’s skill and mental strength, adding another Monument to his illustrious career – the Primavera being his 11th! Now, his sights are set on his next big goal: Paris-Roubaix on April 12.

Earlier in the afternoon, Lotte Kopecky also triumphed on Via Roma for the first time. Leveraging the presence of her teammate Lorena Wiebes in the chasing group, the Belgian sprinter outpaced five strong contenders after the Poggio climb, clinching victory in a thrilling sprint. The race was also marked by a significant crash involving Tour 2024 winner Kasia Niewiadoma and Kim Le Court Pienaar.

Ligue 1: PSG responds in Lens and retains the lead

With a clear message after RC Lens’s impressive 5-1 win over Angers, Paris Saint-Germain had no room for error. They delivered in style by crushing Nice 4-0, reclaiming the top spot in Ligue 1 and reaffirming their dominance in French football. Serious, efficient, and clinical, the capital club managed the pressure to head into the international break as title contenders, with the championship race heating up – despite Lens trailing just one point behind.

Behind the frontrunners, the race for European spots tightened significantly. Lille defeated Marseille at the Vélodrome, thanks to Olivier Giroud’s late winning goal, while AS Monaco triumphed at Lyon, who struggled with their fifth consecutive winless match in the league. Maghnes Akliouche, pivotal in the turnaround for Monaco, now stands just three points away from Marseille in sixth, with Lyon and Lille in between.

Biathlon: Lou Jeanmonnot and Eric Perrot close with a flourish

A grand finale for the French in Oslo. The exceptional French season concluded with a weekend full of rewards. Lou Jeanmonnot secured the small globe for pursuit after finishing second, showcasing her consistency at the highest level, just after winning her first-ever overall World Cup title.

On the men’s side, Eric Perrot emulated his compatriot by securing the pursuit globe, adding to his tenth podium finish in the World Cup this season. These performances crowned an extraordinary winter for the French team, shining at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics with an impressive tally of 13 medals and dominating the biathlon world in both the women’s and men’s categories.

Athletics: only one French medal at the Indoor World Championships

With new European 10km and French 3,000m records, Yann Schrub led the French delegation at the Torun Indoor World Championships, clinching a bronze medal in the 3,000m race. The event was won by the formidable British athlete Josh Kerr. This marked Schrub’s first world podium finish.

Despite 23 other representatives, the French team failed to add to their medal haul. Agathe Guillemot narrowly missed the podium in the 1,500m race, edged out by American Nikki Hiltz, despite setting a new French record.

Outgoing women’s pole vault world champion Marie-Julie Bonnin relinquished her title by finishing seventh in the final, clearing 4.70m, tied for the bronze but with more jumps. The men’s competition was unsurprisingly won by Armand Duplantis, setting a new World Championships record height of 6.25m, with two other medalists also surpassing the six-meter mark.