As the Paris 2024 Olympics unfold, France finds itself in a competitive race on the medal table, currently holding the fourth position.

Despite a strong start, the French team faces challenges, particularly in athletics, which may hinder their ability to secure enough gold medals to maintain their standing.

The traditional medal count, heavily weighted towards gold, is being questioned for its fairness, especially when considering smaller nations with fewer athletes.

Alternative metrics, such as medals per capita, reveal different leaders, with New Zealand excelling in this regard.

Meanwhile, individual performances like that of swimmer Léon Marchand, who has secured four gold medals, highlight France's potential to climb the ranks.

The French aim to achieve at least sixteen gold medals to remain in the top five, a goal set by the National Sports Agency.