Franjo von Allmen Wins Downhill Gold at Alpine Skiing World Championships

The 23-year-old Swiss skier clinched his first major title, leading a dominant Swiss team performance in Saalbach, Austria.

Franjo von Allmen secured the men's downhill gold with a time of 1:40.68, beating Austria's Vincent Kriechmayr by 0.24 seconds.
Swiss teammate Alexis Monney took bronze, marking a strong showing for Switzerland, which swept the men's speed events at the championships.
Von Allmen's victory highlights his rapid rise in the sport, following a challenging start after his father's death at age 17 and a crowdfunding campaign to support his career.
Defending champion Marco Odermatt, who won the super-G earlier in the week, finished fifth, praising the team's collaborative spirit and Von Allmen's fearless approach.
The Swiss team has dominated the downhill circuit this season, positioning themselves as strong contenders for next year's Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.