Overview

• The French giant slalom specialist announced the end of his career in a video posted to Instagram on October 15.
• In a video press conference Thursday, Faivre said he is at peace with the decision, noting the announcement video had been ready since May and that he asked not to be included in France’s training groups.
• His résumé includes double gold at the 2021 World Championships, an Olympic giant slalom bronze at Beijing 2022, two World Cup wins and 10 podiums after emerging as junior world champion in 2010.
• His results faded in recent seasons following an equipment switch from Head to Salomon before a return to Head, and coverage cites a fractured clavicle that hampered him, though reports differ on whether it occurred in January 2024 or January 2025.
• He has been away from the national team since last spring and says he will take time to explore opportunities that keep him close to skiing while thanking family and supporters.