France wins gold again today at Milano Cortina, medal count surges to 6

France wins gold again today at Milano Cortina, with the medal count surging to 6 total medals. Julia Simon takes her second Olympic gold in an extraordinary performance. The French team is climbing the global standings with impressive results across multiple winter sports.

Julia Simon’s Dominant Biathlon Victory

Julia Simon of Albertville, France delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 15km individual biathlon event at Milano Cortina 2026. The 29-year-old athlete crossed the finish line with a time of 41:15.6, finishing 53 seconds ahead of her teammate. Simon’s victory marks her second gold medal of these Winter Games, following her triumph in the mixed relay event earlier in the week.

Despite a minor shooting error, Simon maintained her composure and exceptional ski pace throughout the challenging course. Her performance showcases consistency under pressure and proves why she ranks among Europe’s elite biathlon competitors.

Historic 1-2 French Finish in Biathlon

Yesterday’s biathlon event delivered an exceptional moment for Team France. Lou Jeanmonnot captured the silver medal in the same women’s 15km individual race, creating a dominant French showing in biathlon. This historic 1-2 finish demonstrates the depth and strength of France’s winter sports talent pool. The result energizes the entire French delegation and generates momentum heading into the remaining competition days.

Both athletes competed from Anterselva, Italy, where biathlon events take place during these Winter Games. Their combined success adds significantly to France’s medal tally and boosts team morale.

France’s Medal Progress Through Day 5

Medal Type	Count
Gold Medals	2
Silver Medals	3
Bronze Medals	1
Total Medals	6

France’s medal count stands at 2 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze through the first five days of competition. This impressive haul places the French team in 7th place overall in the medal standings at Milano Cortina 2026. The Games continue through February 22, leaving ample opportunity for France to add more medals in upcoming events.

“The 29-year-old from Albertville took gold in the biathlon mixed relay and has now added to that by topping the standings in the 15km individual.”

— The New York Times, Olympics Coverage

Biathlon’s Role in France’s Overall Success

Biathlon has emerged as a key medal-winning sport for France at these Winter Olympics. The mixed relay gold and the women’s 15km gold and silver demonstrate that France’s biathlon program is performing at the highest level. Athletes combine cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting, demanding exceptional athleticism and mental focus. France’s strength in biathlon reflects years of training excellence and strategic preparation before Milano Cortina.

Beyond Julia Simon and Lou Jeanmonnot, other French biathlon competitors continue competing for additional medals. Coach-led training camp strategies and race conditioning have prepared the team for peak performance during these critical Games.

What’s Ahead for Team France at Milano Cortina?

Team France still has numerous competitive opportunities remaining. The Games continue until February 22, 2026, spanning 11 more days of competition. Alpine skiing, figure skating, speed skating, freestyle skiing, and ice hockey remain on the schedule, with several French athletes competing in these disciplines. Ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry are strong medal contenders in figure skating events.

Can France reach 10 total medals by the closing ceremony? Will more gold medals follow? Fans and supporters eagerly anticipate the coming days as Team France pursues additional podium finishes.

Sources

• USA Today – Official Olympic medal count and standings through February 11, 2026
• The New York Times Athletic – Live coverage of Winter Olympics 2026 Day 5 events and Julia Simon’s biathlon gold
• Olympics.com – Official Milano Cortina 2026 medal standings and event results