Perrine Laffont has advanced to the semi-finals of the parallel moguls event at Milano Cortina 2026 by the narrowest of margins—just one point.
The French freestyle skiing star secured her place in the medal rounds after a tightly contested qualifying phase at the Olympic Winter Games. Laffont, competing in the parallel moguls discipline, demonstrated the precision and consistency required to edge past her competitors in what proved to be an exceptionally close battle.
The parallel moguls format sees athletes race head-to-head down adjacent mogul courses, with judges scoring on turns, air, and speed. In such a format, every detail matters—a slightly cleaner turn or better landing can make the difference between advancing and elimination. For Laffont, that difference came down to a single point, underscoring both the competitive depth of the field and her ability to perform under pressure.
Laffont's Olympic Journey Continues
Perrine Laffont is one of France's most decorated moguls skiers, having won Olympic gold in PyeongChang 2018 and bronze in Beijing 2022 in the traditional moguls event. Her qualification for the semi-finals in Milano Cortina keeps her in contention for another podium finish as she seeks to add to her impressive Olympic medal collection.
The parallel moguls event has been reintroduced to the Olympic program for Milano Cortina 2026, adding an extra dimension of drama to the freestyle skiing competition. The head-to-head format creates immediate, visible drama as athletes compete side-by-side rather than sequentially against the clock.
Semi-Final Showdown Ahead
With her narrow qualification secured, Laffont will now prepare for the semi-final round where the competition intensifies further. The knockout format means there is no room for error—only the top performers from each heat will advance to compete for Olympic medals.
French fans will be watching closely as Laffont aims to convert her semi-final berth into a medal-winning performance. Her experience at the highest level of moguls competition and proven ability to deliver in Olympic pressure situations make her a genuine contender for the podium in Milano Cortina.
