Dominik Paris and Sofia Goggia at the media day in Milan. © APA/afp / MARCO BERTORELLO

Medal in the living room? Paris raves about Bormio

For Dominik Paris, competing in the men's ski Olympics next winter is a dream come true. The South Tyrolean has the chance to win medals right in his own living room—and he's determined to take advantage.

15 April 2025

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Aside from the questions about skis, poles, and snow, there was also time for a personal highlight. With a broad grin, Dominik Paris accepted the cake presented to him on Monday during the media day of the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) on his birthday. Of course, a little serenade from Sofia Goggia and Lisa Vittozzi was a must—and so was a wish, right?

At 36, Paris has already experienced many a shining moment in the world of alpine skiing. He clinched the small crystal globe and the World Championship title in the Super-G in the 2018/19 season, and took second place in both events in the downhill. Moreover, with his 24th World Cup victory at the beginning of March, he equaled South Tyrolean skiing legend Gustav Thöni's record. Paris is actually only one more win away from that.

Paris and Bormio: It's a Match!

"It's certainly a dream come true," Paris told the journalists present at the FISI Media Day, looking ahead to the Olympic races in Bormio. "I have to take advantage of this advantage of racing at home on a course I love so much." The Ulten native wants to give it his all, especially in the downhill, "because the Super-G is more difficult, but I also want to prove myself there." The conditions under which the men's competitions are taking place could hardly be better. Especially for Paris.

Dominik Paris at his last victory in Bormio in December 2021. © AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI

The South Tyrolean's seven victories on the Stelvio – six in the downhill, one in the super-G – are unmatched in history. In addition to this historic milestone, Paris shares a particularly emotional chapter with the infamous slope in Lombardy. On December 29, 2012, he celebrated his first World Cup victory in Bormio. Fourteen years later, the Olympic rings shine there, of all places. A personal fairytale for Paris.

Paris still at the forefront

His last triumph on the Stelvio dates back to December 28, 2021, but since then, South Tyrol's elite downhill skier has made his mark on other slopes, including Kvitfjell in Norway last season. There, after a difficult few weeks, Paris finally broke the deadlock, leaping to the top step of the podium amidst the Swiss speed dominance. "The victories in Kvitfjell show that I can still be competitive," he emphasized.

Dominik Paris wants to give it another try in Bormio. © APA/afp / FABRICE COFFRINI

Before Paris fully focuses on the Olympic winter, however, he has another highlight on his schedule – with his death metal band. "This summer we'll be playing with Rise of Voltage near Bruneck and then on another date," he explained.