Jules Chappaz, a 26-year-old French cross-country skier, faced an unfortunate end to his Olympic journey as he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the sprint event during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. In a heartfelt interview post-race, Chappaz revealed that he had not been performing at his best, stating he wasn't '100%' following his recovery from an illness. This setback was particularly disheartening given Chappaz's aspirations for a medal at the Games.