Switzerland rose to the occasion in the men’s team combined as Tanguay Nef and Franjo von Allmen delivered gold under pressure, while shared responsibility, razor-thin margins, and emotional partnerships defined a race where athletes skied for more than just themselves.
Giovanni Franzoni set the early benchmark in the men’s team combined with a commanding downhill run, while Switzerland stacked the leaderboard and multiple nations positioned themselves for a volatile slalom finish. With margins tight and pressure high, the medals remain wide open heading into the final run.
Franzoni, von Allmen, Paris / GEPA pictures BORMIO, Italy — Saturday was not only a
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Under clear skies on the Stelvio, the Olympic men’s downhill delivered speed, courage, and emotion from top to bottom. Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen captured gold in a career-defining run, while Italy rose on home snow and a new generation seized the Olympic moment in Bormio.
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