Von Allmen’s Daring Run Wins Olympic Gold; Odermatt Finishes Fourth
Franjo von Allmen has achieved a historic milestone by winning Olympic gold in alpine skiing. The event took place at the Milano Cortina Olympics on February 7, solidifying him as one of the sport’s elite competitors.
Victory at Milano Cortina Olympics
At just 24 years old, von Allmen clocked a time of 1:51.61 minutes, showcasing a flawless performance on the challenging Stelvio course. His victory is emblematic of a strong tradition of Swiss dominance in downhill skiing at the Olympic level.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Franjo von Allmen (SUI) – 1:51.61
- Silver: Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) – +0.20 seconds
- Bronze: Dominik Paris (ITA) – +0.50 seconds
- 4th Place: Marco Odermatt (SUI) – +0.70 seconds
- 5th Place: Alexis Monney (SUI) – +0.75 seconds
- 23rd Place: Stefan Rogentin (SUI) – +2.57 seconds
Swiss Skiing Tradition
This victory marks a notable day for Swiss skiing, following in the footsteps of Bernhard Russi, who won in 1972, and Beat Feuz, who secured gold in 2022. With this win, von Allmen joins an elite group of alpine champions.
Other Swiss competitors included Marco Odermatt, who finished fourth and expressed disappointment after failing to maintain pace with the leaders. Despite not medaling in this event, Odermatt still has opportunities to compete for medals in the Super-G and Giant Slalom.
Upcoming Events
The excitement continues with the Olympic Super-G scheduled for Wednesday at 11:30 AM. Additionally, the Team Combination downhill event will take place Monday at 10:30 AM, followed by the Slalom decision at 2:00 PM.
As the competition unfolds, von Allmen’s triumph reinforces Switzerland’s prestigious standing in alpine skiing, setting the stage for further accolades in the upcoming events.
