Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen just grabbed his third gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026 in a stunning display. On Wednesday, February 11, alpine skiing, ice hockey, and curling all delivered historic moments as Day 5 action intensified across Italy.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Von Allmen’s Hat-Trick: Swiss skier won men’s super-G, joining elite company with three golds in single Olympics
- Jordan Stolz Gold: USA speed skater set Olympic record in men’s 1,000-meter at 1:06.28
- Luge History Made: Italy’s Emanuel Rieder and Simon Kainzwaldner captured first-ever men’s doubles gold
- Hockey Upset: Slovakia defeated Finland 4-1, marking Day 5’s biggest shock moment
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Franjo von Allmen made Olympic history by capturing his third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. The 24-year-old Swiss sensation dominated the men’s super-G race at Bormio, finishing with a commanding performance that left competitors trailing. Von Allmen had previously won downhill and team combined gold, cementing his status as the dominant alpine skier of these Games.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the USA claimed silver, repeating his Beijing success with another strong finish. The American showed resilience and skill on the technical course. Dominik Paris of Austria rounded out the podium with bronze. Alpine skiing delivered exactly what fans craved on Day 5: drama, speed, and clear champions emerging from a competitive field.
Speed Skating’s Record-Breaking Performance
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Team USA’s Jordan Stolz announced his dominance to the Olympic world by shattering the men’s 1,000-meter speed skating record. Posting an astonishing time of 1:06.28, Stolz bested the previous Olympic mark by nearly nine-tenths of a second. The 22-year-old phenomenon had previously set the world record in this event and brought his lucky skates to Italy specifically for this moment.
Stolz’s nearest challenger was Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands, who earned silver but couldn’t match the American’s blistering pace. Zhongyan Ning of China took bronze. This gold medal caps Stolz’s multi-year dominance in men’s speed skating and signals the beginning of what could be an era of American excellence in this sport at the Olympics.
Medal Winners and Key Performances
| Event | Gold | Silver |
| Men’s Super-G Alpine | Franjo von Allmen (SUI) | Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA) |
| Men’s Speed Skate 1000m | Jordan Stolz (USA) 1:06.28 | Jenning de Boo (NED) |
| Men’s Luge Doubles | Emanuel Rieder/Simon Kainzwaldner (ITA) | Thomas Steu/Wolfgang Kindl (AUT) |
| Women’s Luge Doubles | Andrea Voetter/Marion Oberhofer (ITA) | TBA |
“The Jordan Stolz era of Olympic dominance has begun, as the American phenom set a new Olympic record by nine-tenths of a second in a thrilling 1,000-meter men’s final.”
— The Athletic, Live Coverage Team
Ice Hockey’s Shocking Upset and Historic Luge
Slovakia pulled off the day’s biggest shock by defeating defending favorite Finland 4-1 in men’s hockey preliminary action. Juraj Slafkovský led the Slovakian charge with two goals, stunning observers who expected the Finns to dominate. This upset underscored that Day 5 delivered unpredictable drama across multiple sports simultaneously.
In luge history, Italy’s Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s doubles, a new event at these Games. Meanwhile, men’s doubles saw Italy’s Emanuel Rieder and Simon Kainzwaldner surge past favored American duo Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa, who finished just 0.207 seconds back in sixth place. These emotional swings showcased why luge remains one of the most dramatic Olympic sports.
What Momentum Carries Into Day 6?
With eight gold medals awarded on Wednesday, the medal count shifted dramatically heading into Thursday. USA’s Jordan Stolz and Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen emerged as early superstars of these Games. Italy’s strong showing in luge signals host-nation excitement will build with each passing day. Curling round-robin action began, figure skating awaits, and men’s hockey promises more surprises as preliminary rounds continue through the week. Will ski racing remain Swiss-dominated? Can USA speed skaters collect more medals? Milano Cortina 2026 is barely halfway through Day 5, and the drama is just intensifying.
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