The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina are just around the corner, set to take place in Italy from February 6 to 22, 2026. What are France’s medal prospects? When can fans catch their athletes in action, and in which sports? Here's the inside scoop.
The French delegation is gearing up to arrive at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina with a clear goal: break into the Top 5 worldwide. From February 6 to 22, 2026, the French team is ready to captivate the nation with a golden generation that combines seasoned stars and promising young talents.
Among the key sports where our athletes are expected to shine—from snow to ice—there are strong medal contenders, with hopes high for podium success medals. But as always, surprises are in store! Get ready to cheer for our champions in a fortnight packed with thrilling moments and remarkable national achievements.
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France's Medal Hopes
- Biathlon, the medal-winning machine: This is where France dominates the competition. On the women's side, the trio of Julia Simon, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, and Lou Jeanmonnot are seen as the top contenders. Among the men, veteran Quentin Fillon Maillet will be supported by rising star Éric Perrot, who already claimed the World Championship title in the Individual event.
- Clément Noël (Alpine Skiing): The reigning Olympic slalom champion from Beijing is the man to beat in the gates, armed with extensive experience to defend his title.
- Perrine Laffont & Tess Ledeux (Freestyle Skiing): Leaders in moguls and Big Air, they are determined to bring home gold. Tess Ledeux, after earning silver in 2022, aims for the ultimate gold to add to her impressive collection of medals.
- Adam Siao Him Fa (Figure Skating): Double European champion, he is now among the few skaters capable of shaking up the global hierarchy with his technical and artistic programs.
- Emily Harrop (Backcountry Skiing): An entirely new discipline at the Olympics, backcountry skiing is dominated by France. Emily Harrop stands out as the top favorite to become the first-ever Olympic champion in this sport.
Currently, France is comfortably meeting its quota for participation—including securing 12 spots in biathlon. The athletes mentioned are the current leaders in the world rankings, making their qualification almost certain. For disciplines like Snowboard Cross or Ski Mountaineering, qualification events continue through January 2026, but France is already among the top nations. Fans are hoping to see the French flag flying high and often on the Italian podiums!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- February 8 -Biathlon: Mixed Relay - 2:05 PM
- February 8 -Alpine Skiing: Women's Downhill at 11:30 AM
- February 10 -Biathlon: Men's Individual - 1:30 PM
- February 10 - Figure Skating: Men's Free Program - morning
- February 11 -Biathlon: Women's Individual at 2:15 PM
- February 11 - Women's Skeleton Qualifications
- February 11 and 12 - Snowboard Cross: Qualifiers and finals for men and women
- February 12 -Hockey (Men): Switzerland vs. France at 12:10 PM - The first big clash for the French team
- February 15 -Biathlon: Pursuit race (men and women) at 11:15 AM / 2:45 PM
- February 17 -Biathlon: Men's Relay at 2:30 PM
- February 18 -Biathlon: Women's Relay at 2:45 PM
- February 21 -Biathlon: Women's Mass Start at 2:15 PM
2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina: The Complete Day-by-Day Schedule to Ensure You Don't Miss a Moment
