Swiss Skier Franjo von Allmen Achieves Historic Winter Olympics Triple Gold
Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen has secured a remarkable third gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, triumphing in the men's super-G event on the challenging Stelvio course. This victory completes a rare hat-trick of golds for the 24-year-old, who previously won the downhill and team combined events earlier in the Games.
Masterclass Performance on the Stelvio
Von Allmen delivered another masterclass performance, pushing himself to the limit with an aggressive run down the bumpy and winding course. He finished just 0.13 seconds ahead of American Ryan Cochran-Siegle, who claimed silver, while Swiss teammate Marco Odermatt took bronze. Odermatt, who was expected to win multiple golds, found himself overshadowed by von Allmen, adding this bronze to a silver medal from the men's combined event earlier in the week.
The super-G course was 800 metres shorter than the downhill track where von Allmen won on Saturday, but he adapted brilliantly, maintaining control despite being on the edge at times. His speed proved unmatched, with no other skier able to keep pace.
Historic Achievement in Alpine Skiing
This triple gold feat marks a historic moment in Alpine skiing, as no male skier has achieved this since French legend Jean-Claude Killy at the 1968 Grenoble Olympics. Killy won gold in downhill, slalom, and giant slalom, making von Allmen's accomplishment particularly significant in the modern era.
Von Allmen, starting seventh, executed a flawless run, and his reaction at the finish line was telling. He initially looked apologetic as Odermatt crossed slower, but beamed with joy as later competitors finished, eventually holding up three fingers to the cameras in celebration.
Mixed Fortunes for Other Competitors
Ryan Cochran-Siegle capitalized on favourable early conditions during a mild morning in Bormio, repeating his silver medal performance from the 2022 Beijing Games. However, there was disappointment for Italian veteran Dominik Paris, known as the Stelvio king, who lost a ski early in his run and crashed dramatically, though he escaped uninjured.
Fellow Italian Giovanni Franzoni, who placed second in the downhill, also faced setback, finishing sixth in the super-G. The event showcased both triumph and heartbreak, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Alpine skiing at the highest level.
Von Allmen's achievement not only cements his status as a rising star in winter sports but also brings pride to Switzerland, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination on the global stage.
