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A Swiss alpine skier captured the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics and didn't stop there. Franjo von Allmen went on to win three gold medals total, turning his Olympic dreams into reality on the slopes of Milan Cortina.
A 23-year-old Swiss skier who lost his father as a teen and relied on crowdfunding to continue competing just made Olympic history. Franjo von Allmen captured his third gold medal in five days, joining only two other men to accomplish the feat.
Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen made Olympic history by winning his third gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Games, joining an elite club of skiing legends. Meanwhile, snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim topped qualifying as she chases her own record-breaking achievement.
Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen just made Olympic history, becoming only the third male skier ever to win three gold medals at a single Winter Games. The 24-year-old's super-G victory in Bormio puts him alongside legendary names from 1956 and 1968.
Franjo Von Allmen soared to the top of the podium Saturday, claiming Switzerland's newest Olympic downhill gold medal. The rising star outpaced two Italian competitors on their home snow in a thrilling finish.
In his first-ever Olympic race, 24-year-old Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen captured gold in the men's downhill, beating a hometown favorite by just half a second. The thrilling win kicked off the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with heart-pounding speed and split-second drama.
A 24-year-old Swiss skier who once crowdfunded his career after his father's death just became the first Olympic champion of 2026. Franjo von Allmen's journey from working construction sites to the top of the podium proves dreams don't have an expiration date.
Franjo von Allmen, who nearly quit skiing at 17 due to financial struggles, just won Switzerland's first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 24-year-old's journey from crowdfunded teenager to Olympic champion proves that one community's belief can change everything.