Giovanni Franzoni wins Lauberhorn super-G wire-to-wire / Wengen World Cup results
Giovanni Franzoni led from bib one to finish to win the Lauberhorn super-G at Wengen, earning his first World Cup victory as the world’s best chased in fading light.
Schwarz Claims First Super-G Win as Livigno Debuts / Tight Race, High-Bib Surge
Marco Schwarz captured his first career World Cup super-G victory as Livigno hosted its first Alpine World Cup race. Swiss skiers packed the top of the results, Austria’s top-ranked speed racers struggled, and an unusually tight race saw 11 high-bib athletes score points.
World Cup Downhill Standings at the Holiday Break | Road to Cortina d’Ampezzo & Bormio
With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.
Inside Swiss Speed: Coach Reto Nydegger’s Winning Formula
What makes the dominant Swiss men’s speed team so successful? Speed Team Head Coach Reto
Switzerland Sweeps in Kvitfjell’s Last Downhill, Von Allmen’s Win Intensifies the Race for the Discipline Globe
The men kicked off the last World Cup downhill race of the regular season in Kvitfjell, Norway. The Swiss sweep the podium with Franjo Von Allmen winning, Odermatt in 2nd and Rogentin in 3rd.
Dominik Paris Wins Kvitfjell Downhill, Holds Off Swiss Charge
Dominik Paris powered to victory in Kvitfjell, claiming his fourth career downhill win at the Norwegian venue and the 19th World Cup downhill victory of his career. The Italian veteran delivered a fearless, attacking run to edge out Marco Odermatt by 0.32 seconds, preventing another Swiss sweep after Switzerland stacked the next four positions with Odermatt, Stefan Rogentin, Franjo Von Allmen, and Alexis Monney. Bryce Bennett led the North American charge in seventh, while Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted thrilled the home crowd with a sixth-place finish. With the season winding down, Paris’s victory shakes up the downhill standings, while Switzerland continues to assert its dominance in the discipline
Swiss Sweep in Crans-Montana: Von Allmen Claims First World Cup Downhill Win
Switzerland delivered a statement performance in Crans-Montana, sweeping the podium and further cementing its dominance in downhill skiing. Franjo Von Allmen, the newly crowned World Champion, claimed his first career World Cup downhill victory, holding off Marco Odermatt, who charged late but settled for second. Alexis Monney completed the perfect Swiss 1-2-3, as thousands of home fans waved their flags in celebration. Vincent Kriechmayr led the non-Swiss skiers in fourth, while James Crawford finished sixth as the top North American. With just two more downhills in Kvitfjell before the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, the battle for season-long standings remains intense—though after today, the Swiss now own the top three spots in the rankings.
Switzerland Sweeps Historic Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Falls Just Short
Switzerland Sweeps Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Just Misses Podium Switzerland dominated the first-ever Men’s Team Combined at the Saalbach World Championships, sweeping the podium in a historic finish. Loïc Meillard’s clutch slalom run secured gold for Switzerland 1, while Tanguy Nef’s strong performance locked in silver for Switzerland 2. Switzerland 4 completed the sweep with bronze, holding off USA 1’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Benjamin Ritchie, who finished just 0.69 seconds off gold in fourth. The race came down to the slalom, where technical precision determined the winners in a thrilling debut for this new event.
Men’s Team Combined: Downhill Drama Sets Up Slalom Showdown at Saalbach
The first-ever Men's Team Combined World Championship title is on the line in Saalbach, where skiers battled shifting fog and challenging conditions in the downhill. Switzerland’s Alexis Monney set the fastest time, giving teammate Tanguy Nef a slight edge heading into the slalom. Franjo Von Allmen of Switzerland 1 finished just 0.02 seconds behind, setting up a showdown with Loïc Meillard. Italy’s Dominik Paris left Alex Vinatzer with 0.46 seconds to make up, while Austria’s Daniel Hemetsberger gave Fabio Gstrein a 0.95-second deficit. Norway’s Timon Haugan and France’s Clément Noël will need to charge hard, with 1.05 and 1.15 seconds to erase, respectively. With the start order reversed from the downhill, the race will come down to execution under pressure. Every turn matters, and the fight for gold is about to begin.
Von Allmen Wins World Championship Downhill, Switzerland Dominates
Von Allmen seized his moment, proving that the next generation of Swiss downhill racers is ready to dominate. With fearless precision and relentless aggression, he attacked every section of the Schneekristall/Zwölfer course, pushing to the absolute limit. As he crossed the line in first, the Swiss fans erupted, celebrating yet another World Championship gold. Even the Austrian crowd, despite their heartbreak, acknowledged the brilliance of his run—a performance that cemented Switzerland’s grip on the speed events and left no doubt that Von Allmen is a force to be reckoned with.
Marco Odermatt Wins 2025 Lauberhorn Downhill in Swiss One-Two Finish
The 2025 Lauberhorn downhill delivered unforgettable drama under perfect conditions on one of Alpine skiing’s most iconic tracks. Marco Odermatt led a Swiss one-two finish, setting a new course record and securing his second Wengen downhill victory, with teammate Franjo Von Allmen taking second and Slovenia’s Miha Hrobat rounding out the podium. North Americans also impressed, with four racers finishing in the top 10, led by Canada’s Cameron Alexander in fifth and Bryce Bennett in sixth. The day’s action included spectacular performances, a mid-race delay due to a crash, and the electrifying roar of the Wengen crowd celebrating the sport’s best on this legendary stage.
Another Swiss Triumph! Alexis Monney Claims First Win, Von Allmen Takes Second, Alexander Garners Another Third at Stelvio
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.
Heart-Racing Action in Val Gardena: Odermatt Claims Victory, Cochran-Siegle and Von Allmen Podium
Marco Odermatt secures third downhill victory and first on the Saslong track in Val Gardena/Gröden. His Swiss teammate, Franjo Von Allmen achieves 2nd and Stifel US Ski Team athlete, Ryan Cochran-Siegle secures 3rd.
Building Success: Franjo von Allmen
22-year-old Franjo von Allmen impresses with a rare feat during his first World Cup season: Ranking among the top 25 in the world in the speed events and placing top-5 in super-G and downhill World Cup competitions. Ski Racing Media spoke with the young Swiss racer, who you can follow in the super-G and downhill World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 22 and 24.
