Swiss skiers shine at Milano Cortina 2026 with historic golds and team triumphs
Swiss alpine skiers have dominated the podium at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Franjo von Allmen made history by securing two gold medals in just two races, while Marco Odermatt celebrated his first podium finish of the event. The team combined event also delivered drama, with Tanguy Nef playing a crucial role in Switzerland's victory.
Franjo von Allmen, 29, kicked off the success by winning the downhill gold in Bormio on February 1, 2026. His precision and finesse set the tone for the rest of the competition.
The team combined event saw von Allmen and Tanguy Nef start in fourth place after the downhill. But Nef's flawless slalom run turned the tables, earning them the gold. Von Allmen later called Nef's performance effortless and incredible, adding that the slalom specialist still had his own event ahead—without pressure.
Meanwhile, favourites Marco Odermatt and Loïc Meillard had to settle for silver. Meillard's explosive final slalom section secured their place on the podium, though he admitted racing as a team brought extra stress. Odermatt, relieved and happy, marked this as his first podium of the Games.
With these results, von Allmen became the first Swiss male alpine skier to win two Olympic golds in just two races.
Switzerland leaves the Milano Cortina Games with multiple medals in alpine skiing. Von Allmen's double gold and Nef's decisive slalom run highlight their dominance. Odermatt and Meillard, though second, still added to the country's medal tally with a hard-fought silver.
