Daniel Franck made his debut in the World Cup on February 8, 1997 at Mount Bachelor , where he immediately took first place. After he finished eighth a week later, he was able to take first place again in the first competition of the following season. At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano , he was able to win the silver medal in the half-pipe competition. At the 2001 World Championships in Madonna di Campiglio , he also managed to win the silver medal.