France Surpasses Medal Target, Reaches 23 Total The French delegation lifted its count to 23 medals after Saturday’s events, exceeding the CNOSF’s pre‑deadline goal of 21 medals [1]. The surge includes medals from biathlon, ski‑alpinism and other disciplines, keeping France in contention for a top‑five finish in the nations table [1]. Officials noted the achievement reflects depth across the French squad rather than reliance on a single star athlete [1].

Michelon Wins Biathlon Mass‑Start, Boosts French Tally On 21 February 2026, 23‑year‑old Océane Michelon captured gold in the women’s mass‑start at the Anterselva Biathlon Arena, edging teammate Julia Simon by six seconds and Czech Tereza Vobornikova for bronze [2]. Michelon’s victory adds a sixth French biathlon title and raises the nation’s biathlon medal count to 13 [2][1]. The win follows Michelon’s earlier sprint silver and relay gold, and she celebrated emotionally with her parents after the race [2].

Harrop and Anselmet Capture Inaugural Mixed Relay Gold Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet secured the first Olympic mixed relay title in ski‑alpinism on the Stelvio course in Bormio, finishing ahead of Switzerland and Spain [3][1]. The race took place under icy rain, and the French pair executed a two‑hour pre‑race strategy that emphasized early control and sustained pace [3]. Their victory makes them the inaugural Olympic champions in the new discipline and adds a second podium of the day after earlier sprint medals [1][3].

Klaebo Sets Record as Most‑Medaled Winter Olympian Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo won the 50 km race, earning his sixth gold of the Games and establishing a new record for most titles in a single Winter Olympics [1]. Klaebo’s achievement was highlighted alongside France’s medal surge, underscoring the historic nature of the Milan‑Cortina competition [1].