France secured silver in the men's cross-country relay at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Théo Schely, Hugo Lapalus, Mathis Desloges and Victor Lovera combining for a podium finish.
The French quartet delivered a strong performance in the relay event, claiming the silver medal behind the winning team. The result marks France's continued success in cross-country skiing at these Games, adding another medal to their tally in the Nordic events.
For Mathis Desloges, the silver represents his third Olympic medal of the Milano Cortina Games. The 26-year-old has been one of France's standout performers across multiple cross-country disciplines, demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout the competition.
French Relay Success at Milano Cortina
The relay format requires seamless teamwork and tactical racing, with each skier completing their leg before tagging their teammate. Schely, Lapalus, Desloges and Lovera executed their race plan effectively, maintaining their position among the medal contenders throughout the competition.
France has traditionally been competitive in cross-country skiing, though relay medals at the Olympic level remain relatively rare for the nation. This silver medal represents a significant achievement for the French cross-country program and validates the development work done in recent years.
Desloges' Remarkable Olympic Campaign
Mathis Desloges' third medal at these Games cements his status as one of the breakout stars of Milano Cortina 2026. His ability to perform across different race formats and distances has been particularly impressive, showing the versatility required at the highest level of cross-country skiing.
The relay silver caps off what has been a memorable Olympic experience for the entire French cross-country team, with multiple athletes contributing to the nation's medal haul in the Nordic events.
