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France Leaves Alexis Pinturault Off Olympic Alpine Team for MilanCortina

Selectors prioritized current-season form under a tight quota.

Overview

  • France named a seven-man alpine roster featuring Clément Noël, Paco Rassat, Maxence Muzaton, Léo Anguenot, Nils Allègre, Steven Amiez and Nils Alphand.
  • CNOSF confirmed Pinturault was not nominated as the men's alpine quota is limited to seven spots.
  • The selection favored athletes delivering this winter, with Noël and Rassat combining for three slalom victories.
  • Muzaton and Anguenot reached podiums in downhill and giant slalom, while Allègre, Amiez and Alphand logged multiple top-10 finishes.
  • Returning from serious injuries in January 2024 and January 2025, Pinturault scored points in six races but did not place higher than 11th.