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Underdog Claims Gold as Favorite Falters
7 Feb
Summary
- Franjo von Allmen won the men's downhill race in Bormio.
- Marco Odermatt, the favorite, finished fourth in the event.
- Home favorites Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris took silver and bronze.
Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen achieved a remarkable victory in the men's downhill race held on the challenging Stelvio piste. The 24-year-old Swiss skier delivered a near-perfect run, clocking a winning time of 1:51.61 and outpacing his competitors significantly.
Race favorite Marco Odermatt, a dominant force in men's Alpine skiing, was expected to secure gold but ultimately finished in fourth place. Odermatt expressed surprise at his performance, stating he felt good on the snow but his run was not fast enough.
Italy celebrated a strong showing on home soil, with Giovanni Franzoni earning the silver medal, just 0.20 seconds behind von Allmen. Veteran racer Dominik Paris, a six-time winner on the Stelvio, secured the bronze medal for the hosts, adding further excitement to the competition in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 7,000 spectators.
