Super-G: Franjo von Allmen Clinches Third Gold as ÖSV Men Falter
On a remarkable day at the Olympics, Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen shone brightly, clinching his third gold medal in the Super-G event. This victory comes on the heels of his earlier triumphs in both the combination and downhill ski competitions. The 24-year-old athlete achieved a time of 1:25.32, decisively outpacing his teammate Marco Odermatt, who finished third with a time lag of 0.28 seconds.
Conditions and Race Highlights
The race, held in Bormio, began under sunny conditions after fog had cleared earlier in the day. While the weather improved, the varying conditions on the course posed challenges for some competitors. Notable was Dominik Paris, who was forced to withdraw after losing control on the treacherous turns.
Top Performers
The competition saw a clear advantage for those starting in the top ranks. Of the top six finishers, all had starting numbers within the first ten. Here is how the top competitors fared:
- Franjo von Allmen (SUI) – Gold, Time: 1:25.32
- Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA) – Silver, Time: +0.13 seconds
- Marco Odermatt (SUI) – Bronze, Time: +0.28 seconds
Austria’s performance fell short once again. Raphael Haaser emerged as the best Austrian, finishing fifth with a time of 1:25.89. Other notable finishes included:
- Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT) – 0.78 seconds behind
- Marco Schwarz (AUT) – 1.36 seconds behind
- Stefan Babinsky (AUT) – 1.72 seconds behind
Looking Ahead
Franjo von Allmen’s exceptional performance positions him as a standout star of these Olympic Winter Games. As the competition progresses, all eyes will be on him to see if he can maintain his winning streak.
