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Source: Fox News
Summary
Franjo von Allmen, a 24-year-old Swiss skier, won the first gold medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics in the men’s downhill event, beating Italian favorite Dominik Paris by 50 hundredths of a second. Von Allmen finished his run in 1:51.61, reaching top speeds of 83.77 mph. Giovanni Franzoni earned a silver medal and Paris earned a bronze medal, while the Americans fell short in the medal event.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Von Allmen’s victory wasn’t a surprise, given his top speed and the pressure on Paris to perform at home. The Italian skier’s bronze medal was a consolation prize after a disappointing result. The Americans’ struggles were expected, but it’s still early in the competition.
This one felt recognizable early, with von Allmen’s dominant performance setting the tone for the rest of the event.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given von Allmen’s speed and control throughout the run.
This Olympic season is shaping up to be all about the underdogs, and von Allmen’s victory is just the beginning.
Author: Evan Null
