The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with notable performances, including Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's continued dominance in cross-country skiing, securing his sixth gold medal in six races. The Games also saw historical achievements, such as the introduction of women's 50km cross-country skiing, won by Sweden's Ebba Andersson, and the debut of ski mountaineering, where France's Emily Harrop earned a silver medal. Germany's bobsleigh team secured a double victory, surpassing France in the medal standings. The French delegation, with Savoie as its most represented department, celebrated multiple medals, including silver in the men's cross-country ski relay and individual events, and bronze in ski mountaineering. The closing ceremony in Verona saw biathlete Lou Jeanmonnot and cross-country skier Mathis Desloges as the French flag bearers, having collectively won seven medals.