France at the Olympics
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The modern Olympic Games were founded by French historian Pierre de Coubertin. France has competed in every edition (both Summer and Winter), with the possible exception of the 1904 Games (as sources disagree about whether athlete Albert Corey competed for the United States or France[1][2]).
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France at the Olympics | |
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IOC code | FRA |
NOC | French National Olympic and Sports Committee |
Website | www |
Medals Ranked 6th |
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1906 Intercalated Games |
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French athletes have won 751 medals at the Summer Olympic Games in a wide variety of sports, achieving particular success in fencing and cycling. France has won an additional 138 medals at the Winter Olympic Games, mostly in alpine skiing.