France faces a medal drought at the world cycling championships as key events end without podium finishes.
French team misses out on medals
A second day has passed at the track cycling world championships, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, without any medals for the French team.Endurance event near miss
In the endurance events, the French team came close to bronze in the team pursuit, failing in the final against Great Britain.Valentine Fortin's performance
Valentine Fortin finished fifth in the elimination race, showing strong competition but falling short of a podium finish.Sprinters face setbacks
The sprinters experienced significant disappointments, with notable performances failing to secure any medals for France in this category.