The race uniforms are more subdued, with a top—pictured here—and pants in bronze and black.

Training in Mexico
The unorthodox colors also reflect the unique attitude the French bring to preparing for the Olympics. The Sugar Bowl skiercross was their final tune-up before Vancouver. “It’s good, we’re not pressured here,” Licinio says. Next, they will head to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Licinio says “no snow for one week” will get everyone ready to compete in Vancouver.