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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen in line to win downhill gold at world championships

Franjo Von Allmen won gold in the men's downhill at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, with a time beating Vincent Kriechmayr by 0.24 seconds.
Alexis Monney, also from Switzerland, secured the bronze medal, finishing 0.31 seconds behind Von Allmen.
Marco Odermatt, the defending champion, placed fifth after winning gold in the Super-G two days earlier.
The event attracted 22,500 spectators, with 15,000 in the sold-out stands around the finish area.

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telex.hu

With community support, he was able to remain an athlete and now the Swiss carpenter has become world champion

Franjo von Allmen became the youngest world champion in downhill skiing at the age of 23. His career is unusual, a sausage was named after him a couple of years ago, and because of his World Cup gold, the entire national team cut his stupid hair.

13 days ago

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CBC News

Swiss skier Von Allmen wins men's downhill gold, disappointment for Canada's Crawford at worlds

Franjo von Allmen won gold in the downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships on Sunday as the Swiss team swept the men's speed events in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria.

14 days ago·Canada

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Die Presse

Vincent Kriechmayr: This World Cup medal is above all an order

At the World Ski Championships, Austria continues to stand remarkably against the Swiss superpower, while Vincent Kriechmayr also stands up to the king's discipline. But his greatest mission is still waiting.

14 days ago·Vienna, Austria

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Kronen Zeitung

Vince-Prognosis! Then the ski emperor hit the black

After the World Cup descent in Saalbach, ski legend Franz Klammer presented himself in a good mood on Sunday. "A great day for our World Cup, the ski emperor is satisfied. Crowned of course by the silver medal for Vincent Kriechmayr. However, this was not quite unexpected for the 71-year-old, as he betrayed "Sportkrone.at".

14 days ago·Vienna, Austria

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Bangkok Post

Von Allmen upstages rivals to win world downhill gold

SAALBACH (AUSTRIA) - Swiss tyro Franjo Von Allmen outpaced a host of more experienced rivals to clinch gold in the men’s downhill at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Sunday.

14 days ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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n-tv.de

Ski: Odermatt dethroned at World Cup downhill - Franjo von Allmen wins surprisingly

A spectacular downhill race has a spectacular winner: the only 23-year-old Franjo von Allmen leaves everyone else behind at the 12th Kogel - also superstar Marco Odermatt. He is angry, surprised and enthusiastic at the finish.

14 days ago

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