Dominik Paris won his first Olympic medal in Bormio. © APA/afp / JEFF PACHOUD

Paris after bronze: "High importance to me"

South Tyrolean Dominik Paris and Italian Giovanni Franzoni ensured a dream start for the Azzurri at the Olympic Games. Here we have gathered the reactions of the two medal winners in Bormio.

February 07, 2026

From: dl

In his tenth Olympic race overall, it was dominik paris He finally won a medal – and in his hometown of Bormio, no less. The very place where the 36-year-old had already triumphed seven times in the World Cup. "This medal means a lot to me. I've tried so many times. Now it's finally happened," a relieved Paris explained afterwards.

The Ultner was also satisfied with his performance on the Stelvio: “The run was good. I might have made a few slight mistakes in the lower section of the course.” And what does the veteran skier say about his teammate Franzoni, who is twelve years younger? “Giovanni is in really good form. Winning a medal together in Bormio makes it even better. I’m just happy. Here in Bormio, almost everyone was practically expecting it of me,” Paris said with a grin.

Medal winners among themselves: Paris, von Allmen and Franzoni (from right). © APA/afp / FABRICE COFFRINI

John Franzoni He was visibly ecstatic after winning his first Olympic medal: “It’s crazy. I slept well. But I was nervous before the start. After Marco and Franjo’s runs, I thought it would be difficult today.”

"It's the biggest possible stage to share a podium with Domme." John Franzoni

The 24-year-old was also delighted for his teammate Dominik Paris, who is a great idol of his: “It’s the biggest possible stage to share a podium with Domme. I’ve always wanted that. Before the season, I was still outside the top 30 in the downhill start list. It’s the best podium I could have imagined – with my junior rival Franjo von Allmen and with Domme.”

Von Allmen: “Like in a movie”

Franjo von Allmen However, he once again outshone his compatriot Marco Odermatt, meaning the latter must continue to wait for an Olympic speed medal. The winner, on the other hand, struck gold in his debut at the Games, just as he had at the World Championships: "It feels like a movie. I can't even say yet what this means for me. I'll only be able to judge it in a few days. But you couldn't ask for anything better at the Olympics."