Stunning Finish in Bormio: Von Allmen Tops Franzoni and Paris
The Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio delivered a breathtaking showcase of speed and precision as the men’s downhill unfolded at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The course, famous for its icy sections and punishing vertical drops, tested every skier’s skill and the results left fans on the edge of their seats.
Franjo Von Allmen of Switzerland emerged victorious, crossing the finish line with a near-perfect run that put him just ahead of the Italian hope, Giovanni Franzoni. Franzoni pushed hard, skimming the ice with razor-sharp turns and finished a mere two hundredths of a second behind Von Allmen. It was the kind of narrow margin that turns a good race into a historic moment. Dominik Paris, another Italian favorite and local hero of Bormio, claimed the third spot on the podium, solidifying Italy’s strong presence on the legendary Stelvio slope.
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For Italy, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. This was more than a medal—it was a chance to break a 74-year wait for an Olympic gold in men’s downhill, a title last claimed by Zeno Colò in Oslo 1952. Franzoni and Paris carried the hopes of a nation, while teammates Mattia Casse and Florian Schieder showed resilience, finishing in the top fifteen against a field stacked with world-class talent. The Swiss squad, led by Von Allmen and Marco Odermatt, proved formidable, highlighting the fierce international competition in alpine skiing’s fastest discipline.
The race itself was dramatic from start to finish. Early runs saw skiers testing the treacherous icy turns, with Maxence Muzaton suffering a crash in the final section and others barely holding their lines under the extreme conditions. The course rewarded precision and courage, with every split second counting toward medal contention.
Beyond the podium, this race marked a larger moment for the Milano-Cortina Games. The Italian fans lining the slopes, waving tricolors and cheering on their athletes, created an electrifying atmosphere. For the host nation, a strong showing here sets the tone for the first medals of the Games and adds momentum for the days ahead, where further competitions in speed skating, freestyle and ski jumping promise more Olympic drama.
Bormio’s Stelvio has always been a proving ground for skiing legends and today it lived up to that reputation. The combination of extreme conditions, world-class competitors and razor-thin finishes made this a race to remember. For viewers following the Games around the globe, it was a thrilling reminder of why alpine skiing captivates millions every four years.
Stay with us for continuing coverage of Milano-Cortina 2026, as Italy chases more medals, athletes face new challenges and the drama of the Winter Olympics unfolds on some of the most iconic slopes in the world.
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