Italy Makes Olympic Downhill History as Franzoni, Paris Storm Podium in Bormio
Franzoni, von Allmen, Paris / GEPA pictures BORMIO, Italy — Saturday was not only a
Franzoni, von Allmen, Paris / GEPA pictures BORMIO, Italy — Saturday was not only a
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin is making encouraging progress after his severe crash during training on Bormio's Stelvio course. Following emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma, Sarrazin has left intensive care and is set to transfer to a hospital in Lyon. While his recovery offers hope, he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season and aim for a return in 2025/26.
Another Swiss triumph this season. Alexis Monney achieves his first World Cup victory, Franjo Von Allmen earns his second podium finish and Cameron Alexander gains a consecutive 3rd-place finish on the Stelvio track.
The Bormio Stelvio's Carcentina and San Pietro Jump demand precision, power, and endurance. Last year, Canada’s Cameron Alexander earned a podium finish, while Wiley Maple led the U.S. racers with 12th. North American standouts like Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Bryce Bennett, James Crawford, and Brodie Seger are poised to showcase their skills on this formidable course this season.