Dominik Paris beamed as brightly as the Norwegian sun. © ANSA / JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT

Paris to Kvitfjell: "I'll have to celebrate a little."

Two races, two wins. That's Dominik Paris's record in Kvitfjell, Norway. The last two races of the season brought the Ultental native a lot of joy, which he also showed in the interview.

March 22, 2026

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With his eighth victory in Kvitfjell, Dominik Paris has once again demonstrated his special affinity for the Norwegian course. The Super-G win was not only another prestigious triumph for the South Tyrolean, but also a historic one: thanks to the Kvitfjell double victory, Italy now holds 199 wins in the men's Alpine Ski World Cup.

For Paris himself, it was the 26th World Cup victory of his career. This solidified the Ultner's place as the second most successful Italian ski racer in history, behind Alberto Tomba.

Double victory not expected

“It’s a surprise for me too,” said Paris. “I knew I could ski well, but I wasn’t expecting another win.” The conditions, in particular, gave him trouble. The snow felt “very strange,” explained Paris, who nevertheless found the crucial speed on the soft piste. “I tried to carry that speed through. When I saw the green light at the finish, I had to look twice because I couldn’t believe it.”

Even "Domme" had to look twice. © ANSA / JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT

With his eighth victory on this course, Paris also overtook Kjetil Jansrud, who had won seven times in Kvitfjell. "Today I surpassed Jansrud in the number of wins on this track," said Paris with a grin. "I feel a bit sorry for him because he can't fight back. Maybe he'll think about coming back."

Off to summer!

At the close of the speed season, Paris drew a positive conclusion. He described the downhill season as "relatively consistent," and said he was satisfied overall. "You always want more, but you also have to be content sometimes," the 36-year-old emphasized. He also praised the Italian team, which he said had performed strongly throughout the winter. Paris particularly highlighted Giovanni Franzoni, whom he believes is capable of achieving victories and podium finishes in the future.

"People always want more, but sometimes you have to be satisfied." dominik paris

The fact that the speed season is now coming to an end with the race in Kvitfjell suits Paris perfectly. "Now it's getting warmer, and the desire to ski isn't as strong anymore. So it's great to finish like this," he said. "And especially when you can wrap things up with a weekend like this, you feel good." At the very end, the South Tyrolean announced with a laugh: "Now I'm going to have to celebrate a little."