Giovanni Franzoni

Giovanni Franzoni's breakthrough season brought World Cup victories, Olympic silver and a new perspective on life after the loss of teammate Matteo Franzoso. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the Italian star discusses success, family, education and the experiences that shaped his remarkable rise.

Vincent Kriechmayr wins the World Cup downhill in Courchevel to end Austria’s 23-race drought, while Marco Odermatt secures the downhill crystal globe and his fifth straight overall title.

Franzoni, von Allmen, Paris / GEPA pictures BORMIO, Italy — Saturday was not only a

Giovanni Franzoni claims his first World Cup downhill victory on the Streif in Kitzbühel as Marco Odermatt reaches a historic 100th career podium.

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.

Jan Zabystran shocked the alpine world with a historic super-G victory in Val Gardena, earning the first men’s World Cup win for the Czech Republic and denying Marco Odermatt late on the Saslong.