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Franzoni Claims Kitzbühel Downhill, Dedicates Win to Late Friend

1/24/2026

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Giovanni Franzoni, the Italian skier, won the Kitzbühel Downhill on January 24, 2026, by 0.07 seconds.
Marco Odermatt finished second, continuing his pursuit of a first Streif victory.
Franzoni earned his first World Cup win.
He dedicated the victory to his late friend Matteo Franzoso, who died in a training accident.
Maxence Muzaton finished third.

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Story summary

Giovanni Franzoni, the Italian skier, won the Kitzbühel Downhill on January 24, 2026, by 0.07 seconds.
Marco Odermatt finished second, continuing his pursuit of a first Streif victory.
Franzoni earned his first World Cup win.
He dedicated the victory to his late friend Matteo Franzoso, who died in a training accident.
Maxence Muzaton finished third.