1st gold medal of Winter Olympics goes to Switzerland

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Rising star Franjo von Allmen wins Olympic gold for Switzerland in men’s downhill
BORMIO, Italy — Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a magnificent performance on the formidable Stelvio course in the men’s downhill.

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Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland wins men’s downhill, first gold medal of Milan Cortina Games
Milan Cortina 2026: First gold medal of the Winter Olympics goes to Switzerland

Olympic Games, American women

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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: U.S. women play hockey, Ilia Malinin skates for first time
Stream every moment and every medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Peacock. Read more NBC News coverage of the Olympics and the athletes competing. Sweden's Frida Karlsson won the women's gold medal today,

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Complete schedule for women's figure skating at 2026 Winter Olympics

Norovirus, Olympic Games and Team Finland

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Norovirus Is Ripping Through Hockey Teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Causing Scheduling Issues
Team Finland's women's hockey team had a number of players come down the virus, and Team Switzerland had one, prompting a game postponement on Thursday, Feb. 5 and another possible one on Saturday, Feb.

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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Latest from Day 1 of the Games with men’s downhill, first medals being decided

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are officially up and running with competition in full swing on Day 1 today. After yesterday’s opening ceremony, there is a full schedule of events today, with gold medals on the line in the women’s downhill skiing,

Olympic Men's Alpine Skiing Results 2026 Medal Winners for Downhill

The first gold medal of the 2026 Olympics belongs to Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen, who won the men's downhill skiing event on Saturday.

Why Is Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Racing On A Torn ACL?

An ACL is central to knee stability, particularly in downhill skiing, where racers reach speeds exceeding 80 mph while absorbing repeated compressive forces. Medical experts consulted by People emphasized that skiing without an intact ACL is possible but increases the risk of instability and secondary damage.