An incredible decline of Helvetico Franjo von Allmen catapulted him to his first victory Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 24-year-old Swiss announced at the Crans-Montana World Cup that he was the fittest skier at the moment and on the winding slope of Bormio confirmed. Marco Odermattskier most acclaimed by the public and main favorite for gold, he was off the podium failing in the final part. The 28-year-old Swiss, who was aspiring to the triple crown in the downhill events of these Games, will have to wait for the giant and supergiant to aspire to add their second Olympic medal.
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Classification
1. Franjo von Allmen (SUI) 1’51”61
2.Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) 1’51”81
3. Dominik Paris (ITA) 1’52”11
4. Marco Odermatt (SUI) 1’52”31
5. Alexis Money (SUI) 1’52”36
6. Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT) 1’52”38
7. Daniel Hmetsberger (AUT) 1’52”58
8. Nils Allegre (FRA) 1’52”80
9. James Crawford (CAN) 1’53”00
10. Kyle Negomir (USA) 1’53”20
Italian Dominik Paris (bronze), Swiss Franjo von Allmen (gold) and also Italian Giovanni Franzoni (silver), first alpine ski podium at the Milan-Cortina Games
It was a sunny and pleasant day in Bormio and skiers were able to enjoy excellent conditions to face the 1,010 meters of descent, from the 2,255m level to the finish line, located at 1,245m. A descent with a maximum gradient of 63 percent, which the skiers faced at a average speed of 95 kilometers per hour. A dizzying descent that by Allmen He finished in 1’51″61 to climb to the top of the podium. The Swiss faced his descent shortly after his compatriot Marco Odermattwho came away with a lead that barely lasted two minutes.
‘Super Milestone’the most beloved athlete in Switzerland, left with the pressure of having to win the only important medal that was missing from his history in the specialty. Odermattwinner of the last two downhill balloons, he aspired to win the three alpine skiing competitions of these Games, including also the giant and supergiant. He started with determination and, in the first set, he managed to reduce his compatriot’s time Alexis Moneyprovisional leader until that moment. Odermatt He emerged with great speed from the spectacular banked curves of the fourth sector and attacked the Muro San Pietro with a much lower jump than the rest of his rivals to maintain the lead in speed. He became provisional leader.
Next, it was time to by Allmenwho left with nothing to lose and the confidence of knowing he was one of the fittest skiers at the moment. The new Olympic champion was very strong until the end, carried the line very well, reduced time at all times and completed a spectacular descent. The Italians Young Franzoni Yes Dominic Paris They gave Italy its first joy, which was not complete, but doubly so. The two Italians took to the podium to accompany the Swiss champion and provoked a standing ovation in the Bormio stands.
