MILAN-CORTINA, Italy – The French team will be aiming for more Olympic glory on Saturday, February 21st, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Following impressive individual performances in ski alpinism on Thursday, Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet will team up for the mixed relay, even as the French biathletes will compete in the women’s mass start. Elsewhere, competition continues in bobsleigh, ski cross, and speed skating.
Harrop and Anselmet Target Relay Gold
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet, both medalists in the individual sprint events, will combine forces in the ski alpinism mixed relay at 13:30 local time (UTC+1). The duo are reigning world champions and recently secured a victory in the World Cup event in Boi Taüll, Spain, earlier this month, making them strong favorites for the gold medal. Ski alpinism is making its debut at the Winter Games this year, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
Both Harrop and Anselmet have expressed a desire to improve upon their individual results. Harrop, who secured a silver medal in the women’s sprint, admitted to feeling “a little disappointed” despite the achievement, while Anselmet acknowledged losing his composure slightly in the men’s final, ultimately finishing with a bronze. The mixed relay presents an opportunity for both athletes to achieve the top spot on the podium.
Biathlon: French Women Aim for Another Medal
The French women’s biathlon team, buoyed by their recent success in the relay event, will compete in the mass start at 14:15 local time. Lou Jeanmonnot, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Julia Simon, and Océane Michelon will be looking to add to France’s medal count. The team’s strong form suggests they are well-positioned to contend for a place on the podium.
Bobsleigh Battles Continue
The bobsleigh competition continues with the final two runs of the women’s two-person event featuring Margot Boch and Carla Sénéchal, scheduled for 19:00 and 21:05 local time. The men’s four-person bobsleigh competition will also begin, with the first two runs taking place at 10:00 and 11:57 local time. The French team consists of Nils Blairon, Dorian Hauterville, Romain Heinrich, and Antoine Riou.
Ski Cross and Speed Skating Round Out the Schedule
In ski cross, Youri Duplessis-Kergomard, Evan Klufts, Melvin Tchiknavorian, and Terence Tchiknavorian will begin with a qualifying round at 10:00 local time, aiming to advance to the final at 13:10. The men’s skiathlon will start at 11:00, and the semi-final of the men’s mass start in speed skating is scheduled for 15:00 local time.
The schedule is packed with action, offering fans a diverse range of winter sports to enjoy. France will be hoping to build on its medal success from the first few days of the Games, with the ski alpinism relay and biathlon mass start presenting prime opportunities for further triumphs.
The debut of ski alpinism has already proven to be a success, capturing the attention of viewers and adding a new dimension to the Winter Olympics. The mixed relay event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the endurance and skill of the world’s best ski alpinists.
As the Games progress, the competition is expected to intensify, with athletes pushing their limits in pursuit of Olympic glory. Fans can follow all the action live on official Olympic broadcasting channels and websites.
Next up for the French team is the ski alpinism mixed relay at 13:30 local time. Stay tuned to archysport.com for live updates and analysis throughout the day.
