Léa Casta and Loan Bozzolo secured a bronze medal in mixed snowboardcross for France at the 2026 Olympics, equaling the country's record of 15 Olympic medals in a single winter games.
French snowboarders Léa Casta and Loan Bozzolo achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a bronze medal in the mixed snowboardcross event at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Livigno. Their performance not only showcased their skill and determination but also played a crucial role in helping France equal its previous record for the most medals won at a single winter Olympics, which stands at 15. This achievement ties the record set in 2014 and matched again in 2018.
The competition was intense, with Casta and Bozzolo initially leading the race but eventually finishing in third place behind competitors Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes from Great Britain and Italy's Lorenzo Sommariva and Michela Moioli. This achievement highlights the strength of the French snowboard team and adds to the overall success of France's Olympic delegation, sparking pride and excitement among French sports fans as the games continue.
As the Winter Olympics proceed, the success of Casta and Bozzolo in securing bronze further cements their positions as top athletes in their sport and emphasizes the growing prominence of mixed-team events in the Olympics. With this medal, France aims to continue pushing for more medals and hopes to exceed its previous Olympic achievements in the remaining events of the Games.
