Von Allmen Takes the First Gold of Milano-Cortina 2026
Franjo von Allmen, Swiss skier, has claimed the first gold medal of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in the men's downhill, one of the most spectacular and dangerous alpine skiing events.
The Historic Victory of Von Allmen
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen has made history by winning:
- 🥇 First gold medal: From Milano-Cortina 2026
- ⛷️ Men's Downhill: The premier alpine skiing event
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: Continues its dominance in alpine skiing
- 🏔️ Legendary slope: Bormio, Italy
Men's Downhill: The Queen Event
Downhill is the most spectacular discipline in alpine skiing:
- Speed: Up to 140 km/h
- Vertical drop: 800-1,000 meters
- Duration: 1:30 - 2:30 minutes
- Danger: Jumps, high-speed turns
- Technique: Perfect line and bravery
The Bormio Slope: Legendary and Demanding
The event took place on the legendary Stelvio slope in Bormio:
- One of the most difficult slopes in the world
- Host of historic World Cups
- Extreme vertical drop and technical sections
- Spectacular jumps
- Requires maximum concentration
Switzerland: World Power in Alpine Skiing
Von Allmen's victory continues the Swiss tradition:
- Country with the greatest tradition in alpine skiing
- Multiple historic Olympic medals
- World-class ski resorts
- Elite ski schools
The Men’s Downhill Podium
The podium of the first gold event at Milano-Cortina 2026:
- 🥇 Gold: Franjo von Allmen (Switzerland)
- 🥈 Silver: [Pending confirmation]
- 🥉 Bronze: [Pending confirmation]
Alpine Skiing at Milano-Cortina 2026
Alpine skiing is one of the star sports:
- Venues: Cortina d'Ampezzo and Bormio
- Disciplines: Downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, combined
- Events: Men’s and women’s
- Legendary slopes: History of world skiing
How to Ski like Olympic Champions
Inspired by the victory of Von Allmen, get ready to ski in the Alps:
- Train at level stations
- Use professional quality equipment
- Take classes with certified instructors
- Practice on varied slopes
- Improve your technique progressively
Ski Resorts in the Alps
Ski on the same mountains as the Olympic champions:
- Bormio: Olympic venue, Stelvio track
- Cortina d'Ampezzo: Olympic venue
- St. Moritz: Switzerland, cradle of skiing
- Zermatt: Matterhorn Glacier
- Chamonix: Mont Blanc, France
Downhill: Technique and Bravery
To master downhill you need:
- Aerodynamic position: Reduce air resistance
- Perfect line: Fastest path
- High-speed control: Precise turns
- Bravery: Facing jumps and dangerous sections
- Physical condition: Endurance and strength
Downhill Equipment
Downhill skiers use:
- Long and stiff skis (210-220 cm)
- Maximum rigidity boots
- Mandatory aerodynamic helmet
- Body protections
- Aerodynamic racing suit
Alpine Skiing Schedule Milano-Cortina 2026
Upcoming alpine skiing events:
- Women's downhill
- Men's and women's Super-G
- Giant Slalom
- Slalom
- Alpine combined
Switzerland at Milano-Cortina 2026
Switzerland is one of the powers of these Games:
- Large and competitive delegation
- Favorites in alpine skiing
- Options in snowboard and freestyle
- Winter Olympic tradition
Useful Information
- Champion: Franjo von Allmen
- Country: Switzerland
- Event: Men's downhill
- Venue: Bormio, Italy
- Course: Stelvio
- Date: 7 February 2026
- Medal: First gold of Milano-Cortina 2026
Franjo von Allmen has inaugurated the gold medal tally of Milano-Cortina 2026 with a spectacular victory in the men's downhill, demonstrating Swiss supremacy in alpine skiing and writing his name in Olympic history.
