Sat Feb 07 21:30:00 UTC 2026: ### Breton Athletes Shine at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
The Story:
A contingent of six athletes from Brittany, France, are set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The athletes represent a diverse range of winter sports including speed skating, skeleton, ice hockey, and figure skating. While most will compete for France, figure skater Charlène Guignard will represent Italy, having naturalized in 2013. The article highlights the backgrounds and achievements of each athlete as they prepare for the games.
Key Points:
* Six athletes from Brittany will participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
* Manon Lescodan will compete in ice hockey for France.
* Charlène Guignard, originally from Brest, will compete in figure skating for Italy with her partner Marco Fabbri.
* Mathieu Belloir, Germain Deschamps, and Giovanni Trebouta will compete in speed skating for France.
* Lucas Defayet will compete in skeleton for France, marking the first French skeleton athlete at the Olympics since 2010.
* The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held from February 6th to 22nd in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Key Takeaways:
* Brittany is producing a strong contingent of athletes across a variety of winter sports.
* The Winter Olympics provide opportunities for athletes with diverse backgrounds and nationalities to compete at the highest level.
* The success of Breton athletes in roller skating is translating to success in speed skating on ice.
* The dedication and training required to reach the Olympic level are significant, with many athletes dedicating years to their sports.
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