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TEAM OCÉANE – Winter 2026 Cortina
As Cortina 2026 draws closer, certain athletic journeys enter a whole new dimension.
For Océane Michelon, this selection represents a major milestone in a career built on discipline, consistency, and passion.
Behind this announcement lie years of hard work, daily commitment, and meticulous preparation. We wanted to give her the floor so she could share, with authenticity, this pivotal moment, her life as an elite athlete, and what she hopes to experience at this major international event.
What was your reaction when you learned about your selection?
“I was incredibly happy! In the first moments on the phone, when Cyril told me the news, there were a few seconds of silence — just enough time to really take in what he was saying — and then so, so much joy! When I came back down from my room after the call, my family and my boyfriend were there, and we were all very emotional.”
What does your daily preparation look like?
“A typical day goes like this: wake up – eat – train – eat – sleep – train again – eat and sleep!
More seriously, the rhythm is quite regular. In our discipline, it’s important to have a significant training volume, mainly focused on the main discipline, in order to repeat technical movements again and again.
Nutrition is a key pillar of our progress because it means putting ‘the right fuel in the engine’. Since we burn a lot of calories, it’s essential to eat both enough and well.
Mental preparation also plays a major role. It’s worked on daily during training and also individually, with the support of mental performance coaches, to help us understand and control our mindset so that it becomes a true tool and support.”
What would you like to experience there?
“Everything, 100%! It will be my first time — a dream coming true, an opportunity and an adventure to be lived to the fullest. I want to enjoy myself, to go there with childlike wonder, a smile, and the desire to discover everything, down to the smallest details, to create as many memories as possible. To experience this celebration of sport and sharing fully, while staying simple, light-hearted and true to myself.”
This selection for Cortina 2026 rewards a journey built on discipline, perseverance and determination. Through her answers, Océane Michelon sincerely shares the intensity of her preparation and the mindset that drives her as this major event approaches.
We wish her a truly fulfilling and memorable experience!
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