A fortnight etched in the history of French sport. France has had the best Winter Olympics in its history In terms of medal count at Milan-Cortina 2026: French athletes won 23 medals, including eight golds. A record-breaking achievement. Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who had set high goals, was delighted with this success.
« It's truly historic, it's extraordinary. The French delegation has absolutely shattered its medal record. The previous record was 15, this is 23. It's a 60% increaseAnd regarding the number of titles, we're at eight, exactly the target we set for ourselves, compared to five in the best editions before. " insists the president of the CNOSF on France TV.
« It's truly a dazzling, formidable achievement, worth highlighting, especially with the 2030 Games in mind. I draw A huge round of applause to this entire delegationThey have panache, heart, and cohesion. We are extremely proud of them. She particularly praised the performances of the French biathlon team, which brought 13 medals back to the delegation, including six in gold.
« He's an incredibly inspiring and enduring pillar. We really have a new generation coming through, (…) there's continuity. There's also growth with Antonin Guy (20 years old) on the men's side, Célia Hennaf (21 years old) on the women's side; there are promising young athletes. I want to pay tribute to the teams of Stéphane Bouthiaux (director of the French biathlon teams). This sport has everything: suspense, strength, and cohesion. It's a wonderful storywhich should continue to inspire other disciplines »
