Friendship and success: Perrine Laffont and Lola Gros in Olympic triumph!

Friendship and success: Perrine Laffont and Lola Gros in Olympic triumph!

The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina are looming and many athletes are already preparing. The focus is particularly on 27-year-old Perrine Laffont, who steps onto the Olympic stage as a hot medal candidate. The 2018 Olympic ski champion has had an impressive career, including six world titles and a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympics. Returning to competition after a year off and a burnout in 2018, she is feeling the pressure as she prepares for her first season since recovery. This comes with the challenges of mental strength, which she develops with a trainer in order to meet the high expectations.

In an exciting year, Perrine Laffont's season opens on December 7, 2023 in Ruka, Finland. From now on she trains with the French national team and no longer alone, which significantly influences her training style. In addition, a new discipline, the parallel duel in ski bosses, will be introduced at the Olympic Games, which makes the spectacle even more interesting. Laffont will compete in Livigno on February 10, 11 and 14, 2026, while the Olympic Games themselves will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026.

A special friendship

But it's not just the competitions that are exciting, but also Perrine's friendship with Lola Gros, who writes her own story. The two women have been close since their school days in Ax-les-Thermes and have always counted on each other. Lola, who is a year younger than Perrine, supports the Olympic champion not only as a best friend, but also as a manager and agent. Their journey began in 6th grade when they were in the same sports class and quickly developed a special connection.

Lola has made it her mission to accompany Perrine in her career. Whether it's collecting school grades during training times or managing Perrine's social media channels, her support is essential. Lola not only received a lot of support from Perrine's mother Dominique, but she also learned a lot about management herself. Lola currently works at the Bros agency, where she looks after 25 athletes and has to prepare for her many media inquiries during the Olympic Games.

Strong together

The stability of their friendship has endured difficult times, including the challenges that come with competitive life. They often meet at work events or on vacation and ensure that their bond remains strong despite stressful schedules. “With Perrine we said to each other that we would never argue,” said Lola, alluding to the close connection between the two.

An additional framework for Perrine Laffont's commitment is the annual Perrine Laffont Winter Camp, which offers young people the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of skiing. After last year's cancellation due to scheduling conflicts, the camp is scheduled to take place again this year, Perrine's schedule permitting.

Aside from the sporting competitions, it is hoped that the Olympics, as well as the Paralympic Games (held from March 6-15, 2026), will foster a spirit of community and friendship, similar to previous Games that have brought athletes together beyond personal rivalries. Olympic values ​​such as respect and fair play are once again the focus, which should lead to a positive atmosphere on and off the slopes, as shown by the example of the joint gold medal in the high jump at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

The anticipation for the Olympic Games is palpable, and Perrine Laffont's exciting journey is being followed spellbound by many observers. The combination of sporting ambition and a loyal friendship certainly makes their path a special story in the world of sports.

Further information about Perrine Laffont can be found on the websites ladepeche.fr and francebleu.fr. For information about the Olympic Values ​​please visit olympics.com.