US EditionRain of Medals for France at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina
21 Articles
21 Articles
With 13 medals, biathlon is the exception that proves the rule in the record-breaking but mixed performance of the French delegation at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. It's also a model to follow… Editorial by Clément Dossin, Head of Sports at Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui en France.
The day after an idyllic olympiade in all respects for his discipline, the boss of the biathlon Stéphane Bouthiaux explains to "Libé" the keys to an unparalleled success for a sport in France.
At the end of the Olympic Games in 2026, the tricolor delegation returned to France with 23 medals around the time - 8 in gold, 9 in silver and 6 in bronze - thus spraying its historic record. Unfortunately, the goal of integrating the top 5 was not achieved.
The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina are coming to an end. Sporty, the 16 days of the competition have come to an end. But there are also inaudible noises. It's about politics and whether the games have lost their minds.
A fortnight ago, the French team started the Italian events with 162 athletes, a record for a winter edition.
Supported by the biathlon but awarded in seven different disciplines, the French delegation won a record number of eight Olympic titles at the Olympic Games 2026.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
