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title: "Franjo von Allmen triumphs in Crans-Montana as Winter Olympics approach"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/67836/franjo-von-allmen-triumphs-in-crans-montana-as-winter-olympics-approach
published: 2026-02-02T07:00:00Z
language: en
author: "Dmitri Ciolacu"
section: "Sport"
source: moldova1.md
---

# Franjo von Allmen triumphs in Crans-Montana as Winter Olympics approach

> Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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*Sursa: letemps.ch*

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Von Allmen completed the course in 1:55.00, edging out Italy’s Dominik Paris by a mere 0.65 seconds. American skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle followed closely in third place, finishing only 0.7 seconds behind the leader.

**Dominance in the standings**

The World Cup overall rankings continue to be dominated by Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, who holds a commanding lead with 1,385 points. Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen maintains second place with 798 points.

**The road to Milano-Cortina**

The world's elite skiers are now transitioning to Italy for the Winter Olympic Games, scheduled from February 6 to 22. This major event will be broadcast live for regional audiences on Moldova 1 and Moldova 2.

The competition in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo marks the ultimate stage for these athletes following a high-stakes season on the World Cup circuit.

Translation by **Tataru Iurie**