France Triumphs in Olympic Ice Dance, France ice dance gold
From multiple sources, France ice dance gold went to Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, completing a remarkable journey that began less than a year ago when the duo first joined forces. Their performance was a combination of technical precision, elegance, and emotional storytelling, earning them a historic victory in one of the closest ice dance competitions in recent Olympic history.
Competing at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, the French pair delivered a flawless free dance, scoring 135.64 points for the segment and 225.82 overall, edging out top contenders from the United States and Canada. Their routine, inspired by the fluidity of water and set to “The Whale”, showcased seamless edges, graceful lifts, and lyrical artistry, earning them the Olympic gold medal.
Historic Milestone for Cizeron
For Guillaume Cizeron, this win marked an extraordinary milestone. He became the first ice dancer in Olympic history to win back-to-back gold medals with different partners, having previously won in Beijing 2022 with Gabriella Papadakis. Fournier Beaudry, who obtained French citizenship in November, celebrated her Olympic debut with the ultimate reward after a whirlwind “bonus time” season.
American and Canadian Contenders
The United States’ Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver with 224.39 points, delivering a dynamic free dance to “Paint It Black” that included a bold gender-role reversal and dramatic choreography. Despite a flawless execution, they narrowly missed gold, claiming their first Olympic medal in ice dance.
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier secured bronze with 217.74 points, achieving their first Olympic podium after personal challenges, including Gilles’ recovery from ovarian cancer surgery in the 2022–23 season.
A Defining Olympic Moment
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Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron’s victory came amid scrutiny over the partnership’s formation and past controversies, yet the duo remained focused and composed. In only their fifth international competition together, they delivered a performance that combined resilience, artistry, and Olympic-level excellence. With this result, France ice dance gold now belongs to a duo that has already rewritten the record books and captivated the world’s attention.
