France–United States relations between France and the United States became friendlier after Nicolas Sarkozy was elected President of France in 2007. Sarkozy, who has been called "Sarko the American", has said that he "love[s] America" and that he is "proud of his nickname". In 2007, Sarkozy delivered a speech before the U.S. Congress that was seen as a strong affirmation of French–American ties; during the visit, he also met with President George W. Bush as well as senators John McCain and Barack Obama (before they were chosen as presidential candidates). Obama and McCain also met with Sarkozy in Paris after securing their respective
France at the 1976 Summer Olympics Light Flyweight (– 48 kg) Fourteen cyclists represented France in 1976. 18 fencers, 13 men and 5 women, represented France in 1976. Three male pentathletes represented France in 1976. 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. 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