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Winter Olympics Boss Grospiron Steps Down Amid Organizing Chaos
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In Short: Freestyle skier Edgar Grospiron has resigned as president of the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics organizing committee, following internal turmoil and logistical challenges.
His resignation comes six months after chief executive Cyril Linette stepped down, and follows a series of other senior departures, including the chief operating officer and communications director.
According to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, Grospiron came close to being ousted during the Milano Cortina Winter Games earlier this year, due to ongoing issues within the organizing committee.
Freestyle skier Grospiron, a two-time Olympic medallist and three-time former world champion, leaves his position just 18 months after his appointment.
What's still developing
- Grospiron's tenure, which began in February 2025, has been plagued by internal turmoil and logistical challenges.
Sources
- Independentlink