France at the 1976 Summer Olympics


France competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 206 competitors, 177 men and 29 women, took part in 128 events in 18 sports.

Medalists

Gold

In France's second appearance in modern Olympic archery, one woman and one man represented the nation. Albert Le Tyrant posted France's best placing since 1920.
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Men's 5,000 metres
Men's 10,000 metres
Men's 400m Hurdles
Men's Marathon
Men's 4x100 metres Relay
Men's Long Jump
Men's High Jump
Men's Pole Vault
Men's 20 km Race Walk
Women's 200 metres
Men's Light Flyweight

Cycling

Fourteen cyclists represented France in 1976.
;Individual road race
;Team time trial
;Sprint
;1000m time trial
;Individual pursuit
;Team pursuit

Equestrian

Fencing

18 fencers, 13 men and 5 women, represented France in 1976.
;Men's foil
;Men's team foil
;Men's épée
;Men's team épée
;Men's sabre
;Men's team sabre
;Women's foil
;Women's team foil

Gymnastics

Judo

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented France in 1976.
;Individual
;Team

Sailing

Shooting

Swimming

Weightlifting

Wrestling