French ice dancer Guillaume Cizeron has reclaimed the Olympic gold in ice dance at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games after changing partners in 2025. Alongside his current partner, Laurence Fournier Beaudry, Cizeron scored 90.18 points in the rhythm dance and 135.64 in the free dance, achieving a total of 225.82 points. This score closely approached the Olympic record he set with former partner Gabriella Papadakis at the Beijing 2022 Games.

Cizeron, a five-time world champion, had skated with Papadakis continuously from a very young age until June 2022, when the pair announced a break that ultimately led to their permanent split by December 2024. While many anticipated Cizeron's retirement alongside Papadakis, the reality was different; Cizeron quickly paired with Fournier Beaudry just three months after their split.

The recent success in Milan has not only highlighted Cizeron's technical prowess but also stirred controversy. Accusations have emerged, labeling him as 'controlling' and 'critical' towards his new partner, raising questions about the dynamics of their partnership and the legacy of his previous collaborations. This ongoing discourse about Cizeron's character and his relationships within the sport may have implications for how he is perceived in the figure skating community going forward.