As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach their penultimate day, February 21st, the French delegation has significant medal prospects. In biathlon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Julia Simon, Océane Michelon, and Justine Braisaz-Bouchet will compete in the women's mass start, aiming for podium finishes. Ski mountaineering sees Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet as favorites in the mixed relay, seeking redemption after previous races. French athletes like Youri Duplessis-Kergomard also have surprise potential in ski cross. On the ice, Timothy Loubineaud and Mathieu Belloir will participate in the men's speed skating mass start.