Arthur Bauchet of France made history by winning the gold medal in the alpine combined event during the Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina, marking his second title in these games and solidifying his status as a leading athlete in the sport. Bauchet's victory came on a dramatic day, benefiting from the misfortune of Russia's Aleksei Bugaev, who had a significant lead before falling during the slalom segment, allowing Bauchet to claim the top spot.

This win adds to Bauchet's impressive record, which now stands at four Paralympic titles overall, having secured three gold medals in the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics. His performance in Cortina has been particularly noteworthy, as he navigated the competition with a thumb injury, competing with a plaster, yet still managed to showcase his remarkable skills and resilience.

France's success in these games continues to grow, with a total of eight medals now, including two additional medals earned on the same day—Aurélie Richard secured silver in the alpine combined, while Benjamin Daviet earned a bronze in cross-country skiing. This surge in medal count highlights the strength of the French Paralympics team in this year's competition.