Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen competes in the men's downhill alpine skiing event during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio (Valtellina) on Saturday. - AFP PICBORMIO: Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen scorched to victory in the men's Olympic downhill in Bormio on Saturday, winning the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Reigning world champion Von Allmen hit speeds of 145km/h (90mph) to clock a winning time of 1min 51.61sec down the testing Stelvio course. "At the moment it feels like a movie," Von Allmen said. His performance ensured he became the fifth Swiss Olympic downhill champion since 1948 after Beat Feuz, Didier Defago, Pirmin Zurbriggen and Bernhard Russi.

Source: New Strait Times February 07, 2026 12:32 UTC