The Italian Dominik Paris took victory on the descent of Kvitfjell, on the Olympic track close to Lillehammer, at Noruega, this Saturday (21), with a time of 1:45.37. The result represents the 25th victory in the athlete’s career in the Copa of the Mundo of the FIS, being the 20th specifically in the downhill modality, which places him as the second skier with the most triumphs in this event in history, behind only the Austrian Franz Klammer, who has 25. The performance also marked the seventh victory of Paris on the same track, reinforcing his historical dominance in the place.
The Swiss Franjo von Allmen finished in second place, with 1:45.56, 0.19 seconds behind the winner, while the Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr completed the podium in third, with 1:45.97. The event took place as part of the Finais of the Copa of the Mundo of alpine skiing, in the stage held in Lillehammer, and served as the last descent of the men’s season in the sport.
Paris consolidates position among the greatest sprinters
Dominik Paris, who will soon turn 37, has demonstrated consistency throughout his career in speed events. Esta victory propelled him to third place in the season’s overall downhill classification, surpassing compatriot Giovanni Franzosi. The Italian used his experience on the Olympiabakken track to impose a strong pace from the start, guaranteeing the minimum advantage over his direct rivals.
The performance in Kvitfjell highlights the Paris’s downhill specialization. Ele has now accumulated seven victories at the venue, a record in the men’s event. The result also confirms the good moment of the Italian team, which placed several athletes among the best in the race.
- Benjamin Alliod finished in eighth place, with 1:46.49.
- Florian Schieder came in tenth, with 1:46.64.
- Giovanni Franzosi reached 11th place, with 1:46.68.
Results of the Italian team in the race
The Italian delegation presented a good collective performance in the descent. Além of the winner, other skiers secured relevant positions, demonstrating the group’s strength in speed. Mattia Casse finished in 20th place, with 1:47.82, while the veteran Christof Innerhofer came in 21st, with 1:48.07.
These results reinforce the competitiveness of the Italians in the final stretch of the season. The Kvitfjell track, known for its technique and speed, favored athletes with greater experience in similar conditions.
Highlight for the historical domain in Kvitfjell
Paris set a milestone by winning for the seventh time in Kvitfjell, surpassing previous marks on the Norwegian track. The Italian skier had already won super-G doubles the previous year in the same location, which highlights his adaptation to the route. The current victory adds to a history of success that includes multiple achievements in high-level descents.
The Olympic track continues to be one of the favorite settings for sprinters. The clear weather conditions this Saturday allowed for competitive times, with minimal differences between the top finishers.
Race marks the end of the men’s downhill season
The descent in Kvitfjell represented the end of the men’s downhill season in Copa of Mundo. Marco Odermatt, from Suíça, had already secured the crystal trophy for the sport before the race, finishing in seventh place today. Paris and Franzosi are still looking for positions in the super-G scheduled for the following day on the same track.
The stage in Lillehammer brings together the best athletes of the season for the finals. The focus now turns to the remaining disputes, including the super-G, where the Italians intend to maintain their good performance.
Expectations for the super-G on Sunday
Italians Dominik Paris and Giovanni Franzosi are aiming for the podium in Sunday’s super-G, on the same track as Kvitfjell. The test will define final positions in some classifications. Odermatt enters as favorite after dominating the season, but the Italian sprinters are looking to surprise based on recent performance.
The FIS organization maintains a tight schedule for the finals. Atletas like Paris arrive motivated after winning the descent, which could influence the result of the next race.