Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen scorched to victory in the men's Olympic downhill in Bormio, winning the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen celebrates at the finish area of an alpine ski men's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) ...

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen not only had to face a challenging Stelvio course in Borimo, but also a pair of Italians bouyed by a home crowd advantage on the slopes. He did so with aplomb, as ...