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Champ Franjo von Allmen Triumphs Amid Mourning in Crans-Montana

2/1/2026

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Franjo von Allmen, the world downhill champion, won the last men’s World Cup downhill before the Olympics in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, finishing 0.65 seconds ahead of Dominik Paris.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle finished third under sunny conditions.
The event carried a somber mood after a recent tragic fire, leading to cancellation of festivities and a display of mourning signs.
The Olympic downhill begins on Saturday, with training set to start shortly.

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Franjo von Allmen, the world downhill champion, won the last men’s World Cup downhill before the Olympics in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, finishing 0.65 seconds ahead of Dominik Paris.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle finished third under sunny conditions.
The event carried a somber mood after a recent tragic fire, leading to cancellation of festivities and a display of mourning signs.
The Olympic downhill begins on Saturday, with training set to start shortly.