Live Coverage: Men’s Super-G at Bormio Winter Olympics

In a remarkable display at the Winter Olympics in Bormio, Franjo von Allmen continued to dominate the alpine skiing events, securing his third gold medal by winning the Men’s Super-G. This victory follows his earlier successes in the downhill and team combined events, marking a historic achievement for Swiss skiing.

Super-G Results and Standings

Franjo von Allmen finished the Super-G with a time of 1:25.32, establishing a solid lead over his competitors. American skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle took second place, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind. Marco Odermatt, another Swiss athlete and a strong contender, captured the bronze medal with a time of +0.28 seconds behind von Allmen.

Medals for Switzerland

This event marked the sixth and seventh medals for the Swiss delegation at these Olympics. Von Allmen’s gold in the Super-G makes him the first Swiss male to achieve this honor in the event and only the fourth athlete overall to win three golds at a single Olympic Games.

Reactions from the Athletes

After the race, von Allmen expressed his surprise at maintaining the lead after the first 15 competitors. He stated that he was uncertain about his performance but was thrilled to win. On the other hand, Marco Odermatt, expected to clinch gold, initially showed disappointment with his bronze finish but later reclaimed his spirit in the post-race area.

Other Swiss Competitors

Alongside the two medaled athletes, Stefan Rogentin and Alexis Monney competed but did not achieve their desired results, finishing in ninth and tenth places, respectively. Their times were 0.82 and 0.90 seconds behind the leader.

Key Statistics from the Men’s Super-G

With continued strong performances, Franjo von Allmen and Marco Odermatt are looking forward to further opportunities at the Winter Games. Both athletes remain serious contenders as they push for more medals in the upcoming races.