Aïdan Chollet has secured his place in the snowboard cross final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, keeping French medal hopes alive in the discipline.
The French snowboarder advanced through the semi-finals to reach the medal round, demonstrating strong form on the challenging Italian course. His progression to the final marks a significant achievement for the French snowboard cross team at these Games.
However, the day brought mixed emotions for France as Aïdan's compatriot Jonas Chollet narrowly missed out on joining him in the final. In a dramatic photo-finish, Jonas was edged out by Czech rider Jakob Dusek in what proved to be one of the closest races of the competition. The margins in snowboard cross are often razor-thin, and this semi-final exemplified the intense competition at Olympic level.
French Snowboard Cross at Milano Cortina
The Chollet brothers' performances continue France's strong tradition in snowboard cross, a discipline where the nation has consistently produced competitive athletes. While Jonas will be disappointed to miss the final by such a narrow margin, Aïdan now carries French hopes into the medal round.
Snowboard cross, one of the most exciting events on the Winter Olympics programme, sees riders navigate a course filled with jumps, berms, and technical features while racing head-to-head against opponents. The format creates unpredictable racing where positioning, tactical decisions, and split-second reactions can determine the outcome.
Final Showdown Ahead
Aïdan Chollet will now face the world's best snowboard cross riders in the final as he aims to secure an Olympic medal for France. The final promises to deliver high-speed action and tactical racing as the remaining competitors battle for podium positions at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
