List of flag bearers for France at the Olympics

Last updated

France at the
Olympics
Flag of France.svg
IOC code FRA
NOC French National Olympic and Sports Committee
Website www.franceolympique.com  (in French)
Medals
Gold
280
Silver
319
Bronze
354
Total
953
Summer appearances
Winter appearances
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

This is a list of flag bearers who have represented France at the Olympics. [1]

Flag bearers carry the national flag of their country at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Christian d'Oriola carrying French flag at the 1960 Olympics France at the Olympic Opening Ceremony 1960.jpg
Christian d'Oriola carrying French flag at the 1960 Olympics
#Event yearSeasonFlag bearerSport
48 2024 Summer Mélina Robert-Michon Athletics
48 2024 Summer Florent Manaudou Swimming
47 2022 Winter Tessa Worley Alpine skiing
47 2022 Winter Kevin Rolland Freestyle skiing
46 2020 Summer Clarisse Agbegnenou Judo
46 2020 Summer Samir Aït Saïd Gymnastics
45 2018 Winter Martin Fourcade Biathlon
44 2016 Summer Teddy Riner Judo
43 2014 Winter Jason Lamy-Chappuis Nordic combined
42 2012 Summer Laura Flessel-Colovic Fencing
41 2010 Winter Vincent Defrasne Biathlon
40 2008 Summer Tony Estanguet Canoe racing
39 2006 Winter Bruno Mingeon Bobsleigh
38 2004 Summer Jackson Richardson Handball
37 2002 Winter Carole Montillet-Carles Alpine skiing
36 2000 Summer David Douillet Judo
35 1998 Winter Philippe Candeloro Figure skating
34 1996 Summer Marie-José Pérec Athletics
33 1994 Winter Anne Briand-Bouthiaux Biathlon
32 1992 Summer Jean-François Lamour Fencing
31 1992 Winter Fabrice Guy Nordic combined
30 1988 Summer Philippe Riboud Fencing
29 1988 Winter Catherine Quittet Alpine skiing
28 1984 Summer Angelo Parisi Judo
27 1984 Winter Yvon Mougel Biathlon
26 1980 Winter Fabienne Serrat Alpine skiing
25 1976 Summer Daniel Morelon Track cycling
24 1976 Winter Danièle Debernard Alpine skiing
23 1972 Summer Jean-Claude Magnan Fencing
22 1972 Winter Patrick Péra Figure skating
21 1968 Summer Kiki Caron Swimming
20 1968 Winter Gilbert Poirot Ski jumping
19 1964 Summer Michel Macquet Athletics
18 1964 Winter Alain Calmat Figure skating
17 1960 Summer Christian d'Oriola Fencing
16 1960 Winter Benoît Carrara Cross-country skiing
15 1956 Summer Jean Debuf Weightlifting
14 1956 Winter James Couttet Alpine skiing
13 1952 Summer Ignace Heinrich Athletics
12 1952 Winter Alain Giletti Figure skating
11 1948 Summer Jean Séphériadès Rowing
10 1948 Winter James Couttet Alpine skiing
9 1936 Summer Jules Noël Athletics
8 1932 Summer Jules Noël Athletics
7 1932 Winter Georges Torchon Figure skating
6 1928 Summer Jean Thorailler Water polo
5 1924 Summer Géo André Athletics
4 1924 Winter Camille Mandrillon Biathlon
3 1920 Summer Émile Écuyer Athletics
2 1912 Summer Raoul Paoli Athletics
1 1908 Summer Émile Demangel Track cycling

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nepal at the 2006 Winter Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Nepal sent a delegation to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy from 12–28 February 2006. This was Nepal's second appearance at a Winter Olympic Games, the first having been four years prior. The only athlete sent by Nepal was Dachhiri Sherpa, competing in cross-country skiing. In his only event, the men's 15 kilometre classical, he finished in 94th place.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad at the 2012 Summer Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Chad competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This marked the nation's eleventh appearance at the Summer Olympics since its debut in the 1964 Summer Olympics. The Chadian delegation included track and field athlete Hinikissia Ndikert and judoka Carine Ngarlemdana. Ngarlemdana was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony and Ndikert was the flag bearer for the closing ceremony. Neither of Chad's athletes progressed beyond the first round of their events. Chad was one of only two countries to have a female-only team at the 2012 games.

During the Parade of Nations section of the 1994 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from each country participating in the Olympics paraded in the arena, preceded by name board bearers with a couple between them, and also the country flag. The flag was borne by a sportsperson from that country chosen either by the National Olympic Committee or by the athletes themselves to represent their country. The Parade of Nations was organized according to the Bokmål Norwegian alphabet. As usual, Greece leads the parade, followed by American Samoa.Due logistical troubles, Mongolia did not march in the parade, but still compete in the Games. The announcers welcomed the country in their respective national language, English, and lastly French.

During the Parade of Nations within the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes and officials from each participating team marched in the Maracanã Stadium preceded by their flag and placard bearer. Each flag bearer had been chosen either by the team's National Olympic Committee or by the athletes themselves.

References

  1. France. Olympics at Sport-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Accessed 25 October 2011.