As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach their closing ceremony on Sunday, February 22nd, the French delegation aims to enhance its medal count on Saturday, February 21st. The day's events feature strong medal prospects in biathlon, with the women's mass start expected to yield titles for athletes like Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, and Océane Michelon, while Justine Braisaz-Bouchet defends her Olympic title. France also holds medal hopes in mixed team ski mountaineering, with Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet competing, and in skicross, where Terence Tchiknavorian and others will vie for podium spots. Additionally, French cross-country skiers, including Mathis Desloges in the 50km, and speed skater Timothy Loubineaud are set to compete. This penultimate day follows a Friday where Quentin Fillon Maillet secured bronze, but France slipped out of the top 5 in the medal standings due to strong performances by Germany and the Netherlands.