Martin Fourcade Withdraws Bid to Lead 2030 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

The French biathlon legend cited irreconcilable differences over governance, vision, and regional priorities as reasons for his decision.

Martin Fourcade, a six-time Olympic gold medalist, has withdrawn his candidacy to head the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
Fourcade highlighted fundamental disagreements with stakeholders on governance, vision, and the importance of mountain-based regional involvement.
Despite support from French President Emmanuel Macron, Fourcade expressed frustration over the lack of alignment on ecological and economic priorities for the Games.
The organizing committee's formation, initially planned for early February, has been postponed to February 18, 2025.
The 2030 Winter Games, awarded to France last July, face a condensed preparation timeline of 5.5 years, the shortest in modern Olympic history.