First gold of Games 'like a movie' for Von Allmen
Summary
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's downhill event. Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris also earned medals, with Franzoni taking silver and Paris bronze. The event marked the first Olympic medals for Italy at these Games.Key Facts
- Franjo von Allmen, a Swiss skier, won the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's downhill.
- Von Allmen completed the race in 1 minute 51.61 seconds.
- Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris won silver and bronze, respectively.
- This race was Von Allmen's first Olympic competition.
- Von Allmen has previously won World Championship gold in 2025.
- At 17, he faced financial challenges after his father's death, but crowdfunded to continue his skiing career.
- Paris, aged 36, is a veteran skier with seven World Cup titles.
- Italy's medal win followed a challenging season marked by the death of a teammate, Matteo Franzoso.
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