Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen Becomes First Double Gold Medalist of Milano Cortina 2026

Swiss skiers Franjo von Allmen and Tanguy Nef won gold in the men's alpine team combined on February 9, as the event made its historic Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The Swiss-2 team finished with a combined time of 2 minutes, 44.04 seconds to claim the inaugural gold medal in this exciting new Olympic discipline.

Starting in fourth place after von Allmen's downhill run, teammate Nef found exceptional speed on a rutted slalom course to propel the Swiss duo to victory. The team combined format requires two skiers from the same nation to complete both downhill and slalom runs, with their times added together for the final result. Nef's technical mastery on the challenging slalom course proved decisive in securing Switzerland's gold medal.

The victory is particularly significant for von Allmen, who became the first double gold medalist of Milano Cortina 2026. He previously won gold in the men's downhill on Saturday, establishing himself as one of the breakout stars of these Winter Olympics. In just three years, the young Swiss skier has gone from making his World Cup debut to becoming Switzerland's most successful Alpine skier at a single Winter Olympics with two gold medals.

Von Allmen's rapid rise to Olympic glory has captivated the skiing world and made him a new icon for Swiss alpine skiing. His combination of speed, technical skill, and composure under pressure has drawn comparisons to some of Switzerland's legendary alpine skiers. At just 23 years old, he has already achieved what many skiers dream of their entire careers, and his dominance at Milano Cortina 2026 suggests this is only the beginning of a decorated career.

The men's alpine team combined event added a new dimension to Olympic alpine skiing, emphasizing teamwork and versatility. Countries fielded pairs of skiers who needed to excel in both the speed discipline of downhill and the technical challenge of slalom. The format rewarded nations with depth in their alpine skiing programs, and Switzerland's victory demonstrated their strength across all disciplines.

For Switzerland, this gold medal represents another chapter in the country's proud alpine skiing tradition. The team combined victory, coupled with von Allmen's individual downhill gold, showcases the Swiss alpine program's excellence and provides a foundation for future Olympic success. Von Allmen's historic double gold achievement on February 9 at Milano Cortina 2026 will be celebrated for years to come in Swiss sporting history.