French Alpine Ski Team Ends World Championships Without a Medal

For the first time since 2003, France leaves the Alpine Skiing World Championships empty-handed, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

France failed to secure any medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, marking their worst performance since 2003.
Clément Noël, the reigning Olympic slalom champion, was the team's final hope but fell during the second run of the slalom despite leading after the first run.
Key athletes Alexis Pinturault and Cyprien Sarrazin were absent due to injuries, significantly weakening the French team’s competitive edge.
The French team faced a series of setbacks throughout the competition, including injuries to skiers like Clarisse Brèche and Clara Direz, further compounding their struggles.
French ski officials have cited a lack of resources and generational gaps in talent development as major challenges, with just one year remaining to prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.