France Secures 23 Medals at 2026 Winter Olympics, Climbs to 5th Place

France has made notable progress in the 2026 Winter Olympics medal standings, reclaiming 5th place with a total of 23 medals, including eight golds. On February 21, French athletes Océane Michelon triumphed in the biathlon mass start event, while Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet captured gold in the mixed relay ski mountaineering competition, boosting France's overall medal count beyond their previous Olympic record of 15 medals.

Despite these achievements, Germany remains a close contender, trailing France by one gold medal and dominating the four-man bobsled event with the top three positions after two runs. Germany is favored to surpass France in this competition.

On February 22, France will be represented in the 50 km classic cross-country skiing race by female athletes Julie Pierrel, Cloë Pagnier, and Justine Gaillard. However, there are no expectations for medals in this event, meaning the French medal tally is likely to stay at 23. Other final competitions include the ice hockey match between the USA and Canada, women's halfpipe freestyle skiing final featuring defending champion Eileen Gu, women's curling final between Switzerland and Sweden, and Germany's probable victory in bobsledding.

These performances highlight France's strong presence at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with key contributions from both individual and team events, maintaining France's top 5 position amid fierce competition.