“We Should’ve Won By Even More.” — Guillaume Cizeron’s defiant declaration added fuel to the fire amidst the scoring controversy at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. Along with his partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, the French pair remained unfazed by the wave of controversy surrounding their narrow victory over the American pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Instead of avoiding the issue, they frankly stated that their routine was more difficult and that minor mistakes prevented the score difference from widening as expected. Their confident statement on French radio immediately sparked outrage, with many still questioning the disparity in scores from the judges. While their opponents called for transparency, the champions chose to defend their achievement with professional arguments and competitive spirit. Amidst the whirlwind of skepticism, they maintained that the gold medal was a well-deserved reward for a top-class performance and an unwavering spirit on the ice.
French ice dancers have cocky response to Olympic judging scandal that delivered them gold Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron have issues with the scoring in their 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal-winning ice dance performance, too. The French skating pair, who narrowly and controversially bested the married American duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates last week, … Read more