Meanwhile, the two French athletes who should be most fearful of retribution had gone into retreat the day before their first competition.

American and French athletes have won the most awards.

The host nation France was the next best performing team, with five golds being won by French athletes.

French athletes won 10 races out of 11!

French athletes have won 671 medals at the Summer Olympic Games.

Paris has committed to providing a legacy to the city, the region, French athletes and the community generally.

All other events were won by French athletes.

French athletes won a total of six gold medals, four silver, and nine bronze, placing it sixth on the medal table.

As of 2009, the French athletes have won a total of 1550 medals .

The French athletes won three bronze medals, in the team cross country, the high jump, and the steeplechase.