Franjo von Allmen wins the first gold of Milano Cortina 2026

The Swiss skier took the men’s downhill title as the Winter Games competition programme began.

07 Feb Europe Bormio, Italy

By iintroo editorial Published 07 February 2026Sources & corrections

Franjo von Allmen won the men’s downhill and became the first gold medallist of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

The result opened the alpine medal programme in Bormio and gave Switzerland the first title of the Games.

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