France at the 2014 Winter Olympics
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France competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, from 7 to 23 February 2014.
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France at the 2014 Winter Olympics | |
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IOC code | FRA |
NOC | French National Olympic and Sports Committee |
Website | www |
in Sochi | |
Competitors | 116 in 12 sports |
Flag bearer | Jason Lamy-Chappuis (opening)[1] Martin Fourcade (closing)[2] |
Medals Ranked 10th |
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Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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French President François Hollande did not attend the opening ceremony. He has not said publicly that the decision was a political gesture.[3]
The French delegation won a total of 15 medals (including 4 gold), its most ever at a Winter Olympic Games and ranked eighth in overall medals.