French Skaters Shine at 2026 European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield

French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier-Beaudry opened the 2026 European Figure Skating Championships with a commanding performance in Sheffield, England. They scored 86.93 in the rhythm dance segment, putting them in first place ahead of British and Italian pairs. With the free program scheduled for Saturday, they are poised to compete for their first European title. Fellow French duos Geoffrey Brissaud and Evgeniia Lopareva placed fifth with 82.38 points, while Théo Le Mercier and Loicia Demougeot followed with 77.88.

Meanwhile, Kévin Aymoz struggled in the men's short program, scoring 53.95 and not qualifying for the free skate.

Additionally, the ladies' free program of the championships is available for viewers on France TV in English, with streaming access extended until April 30, 2027. This allows fans to follow the performances of female skaters across Europe within the broader winter sports event.

These results highlight a strong start for French figure skating participants at the continental competition, especially in the ice dance discipline where Cizeron and Fournier-Beaudry lead going into the decisive phase of the contest.