Men's Downhill
Franjo von Allmen claims first gold in men's Olympic downhill
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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the men's downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, securing the first gold medal of the Games with a time of 1:51.61 on the challenging Stelvio course in Bormio, Italy. Italy's Giovanni Franzoni took silver 0.20 seconds behind, while teammate Dominik Paris earned bronze. The victory marks von Allmen's first Olympic appearance and adds to his recent world championship title.
The men's downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics will test the world's top Alpine skiers on the challenging Stelvio course in Bormio, Italy, on Saturday. Known for its icy conditions and steep drops, the piste demands bravery and precision amid recent training injuries. Favorites like Switzerland's Marco Odermatt prepare for a race described as a 'fight for survival'.
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American skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle is preparing for the Olympic men's downhill on Italy's iconic Stelvio slope by revisiting compatriot Bode Miller's legendary 2005 performances. The 33-year-old aims to end a long American drought in Bormio downhills. He recently topped training speeds and seeks a low-profile approach amid high expectations.