France Set to Triple Gold Medals in Paris Olympics: Nielsen's Gracenote Forecast

Nielsen's Gracenote predicts that France will almost triple its gold medal tally, achieving 27 golds, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key athletes include Teddy Riner, Antoine Dupont, and Alexandre Lacazette. The United States is forecasted to top the medals table, followed by China, France, and Britain.

France is expected to nearly triple its gold medal tally from the Tokyo Olympics, aiming for 27 golds in the Paris Games, as projected by Nielsen's Gracenote. This forecast aligns with President Emmanuel Macron's goal for France to finish in the top five of the overall medals table.

Local gold medal contenders include judo champion Teddy Riner, the rugby sevens team led by Antoine Dupont, and the men's soccer team managed by Thierry Henry and captained by Alexandre Lacazette. France's previous best was in 1900 when the nation first hosted the Games.

Gracenote forecasts the United States to maintain its dominance with 39 golds, while China could challenge with 34. Britain is expected to secure fourth place with 17. The Gracenote prediction indicates Japan will drop to seventh place with 13 golds, and participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes will be limited due to sanctions.