Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen leads super-G after 20 racers, in line for 3rd gold

Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen surged into the lead of the Men’s Olympic super-G event in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Wednesday, moving into pole position for his third gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Games after the top 20 seeded racers completed their runs. The young breakout star delivered a masterclass in technical precision on the demanding Italian slopes, establishing a commanding gap that forced his closest rivals to settle for provisional podium spots. This dominant performance comes as von Allmen attempts to cement his status as the premier speed specialist of these Games, following his earlier triumphs in other alpine disciplines. The competition on Wednesday saw several of the world's elite skiers struggle with the shifting snow conditions and the aggressive gate setting of the super-G course. Despite the pressure of being a marked man following his previous victories, von Allmen maintained a clean line through the technical middle section of the track, carrying significant speed into the final schuss. His ability to find time in the gliding sections has become a hallmark of his performance throughout the Milan Cortina cycle, distinguishing him from a highly competitive field that included veterans from Austria and Norway. As the remaining lower-seeded racers prepare to finish the event, experts suggest that von Allmen’s time is increasingly unlikely to be eclipsed, given the deteriorating surface of the course. If his lead holds, the Swiss sensation will achieve a rare triple-gold feat, joining an elite circle of alpine legends who have dominated a single Winter Olympics. This victory would also further bolster Switzerland's position at the top of the alpine skiing medal table, continuing the nation's long-standing tradition of excellence in high-speed mountain disciplines.