Von Allmen Makes Skiing History, Celebrated by South Tyrolean
Franjo von Allmen has made a remarkable impact at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio. The Swiss skier secured his third gold medal in the Super-G event, solidifying his status as a skiing superstar. His achievements set new records in Olympic alpine skiing.
Franjo von Allmen: A Historic Achievement
On February 11, 2026, Franjo von Allmen became the first Swiss athlete to win a gold medal in Super-G at the Olympics. He also made history as the first athlete to win back-to-back Olympic golds in speed events. This feat has not been achieved since Croatian skier Janica Kostelic’s success in 2002 when she won three gold medals in alpine skiing.
The Super-G Race Details
During the Super-G event, von Allmen navigated the course with a low starting number of 7. The challenging conditions, amplified by light snowfall and warmer temperatures, benefited those who raced earlier in the lineup. Later competitors faced increasingly difficult conditions, which made their runs more challenging.
Notable Competitors and Results
- Ryan Cochran-Siegle from the USA won the silver medal, racing with a starting number of 3.
- Marco Odermatt, another Swiss athlete, finished in third place after losing significant time in the third sector.
- Dominik Paris faced misfortune, losing a ski during his run.
- Christof Innerhofer, starting with number 4, finished 1.18 seconds behind von Allmen.
- Giovanni Franzoni was the highest-placing Italian, finishing sixth with a starting number of 6.
Support Team Highlights
Sepp Kuppelwieser, a service technician from South Tyrol, played a crucial role in von Allmen’s success. He had previously collaborated with other top skiers and helped prepare von Allmen’s equipment effectively for the race.
With his historic victories, Franjo von Allmen is not only rewriting the narrative of skiing but also inspiring future generations of athletes.
