Switzerland's Olympic Medal Haul Grows with Golds in Team Skiing and Slopestyle

Switzerland’s dominance at the 2026 Winter Games is no longer just a possibility—it is an undeniable reality. On a historic Monday in Italy, the Swiss delegation unleashed a golden torrent, seizing top honors in both Alpine and Freestyle disciplines. The message sent from the slopes of Bormio and Livigno is loud and clear: Switzerland owns the mountains.

Leading the charge, the Swiss team captured two gold medals in a single day, dramatically bolstering the nation's standing on the medal table. The atmosphere in the Swiss camp has shifted from hopeful to euphoric as athletes deliver under immense pressure. This isn't just about winning; it is about a systematic dismantling of the competition. With Franjo von Allmen securing his second gold of the games and Mathilde Gremaud defending her title with nerves of steel, the Swiss cross is flying higher than ever. The momentum is palpable, and the world is watching a Swiss winter masterclass unfold in real-time.

Franjo von Allmen is officially unstoppable. Just 48 hours after claiming gold in the downhill, the Swiss sensation stormed back to the top of the podium, this time partnering with slalom specialist Tanguy Nef to clinch the men's team combined title. The duo clocked a blistering combined time of 2:44.04, executing a tactical masterclass in the event's Olympic debut.

The new format, pairing a downhill racer with a slalom expert, proved to be the perfect stage for Swiss versatility. Von Allmen laid the foundation with raw speed, while Nef navigated the technical gates with surgical precision to seal the victory. This win cements von Allmen’s status as the breakout star of these Games. To win one gold is a career-defining moment; to win two in three days is legendary. The synergy between von Allmen’s power and Nef’s agility left rivals scrambling, proving that when it comes to technical depth, the Swiss team is in a league of its own.

As if gold wasn't enough, the depth of the Swiss squad was on full display with a rare and dramatic tie for silver. The powerhouse duo of Marco Odermatt and Loic Meillard crossed the line exactly 0.99 seconds behind their compatriots, sharing the second step of the podium with the Austrian team of Vincent Kriechmayr and Manuel Feller.

This result underscores a frightening reality for other nations: Switzerland is competing against itself. With two Swiss teams occupying the top two steps (albeit one shared), the Bormio finish area was effectively turned into a Swiss festival. While the Austrians managed to claw their way onto the podium, they were forced to share the spotlight with a Swiss squad that refuses to yield. The gap of nearly a full second between the gold medalists and the silver finishers highlights the commanding nature of von Allmen and Nef's performance, but the presence of Odermatt and Meillard right behind them proves that the Swiss pipeline of talent is overflowing.

Over in Livigno, Mathilde Gremaud proved that heavy is the head that wears the crown—and she wears it effortlessly. The defending champion successfully retained her Olympic title in the slopestyle freestyle skiing competition, delivering a performance that blended technical difficulty with flawless style. Gremaud stared down immense pressure from global superstars and did not blink.

The competition was fierce, with China’s Eileen Gu aiming to upgrade her Beijing 2022 silver. However, the slopes of Italy belonged to Gremaud. Gu’s challenge crumbled when she tumbled at the start of her final run, leaving the door wide open for the Swiss champion to assert her dominance. Canada’s Megan Oldham also faltered with a crash, highlighting just how unforgiving the course was. Amidst the chaos and crashes of her rivals, Gremaud remained the picture of composure, soaring above the competition to keep the gold medal firmly in Swiss hands. Her victory reinforces Switzerland's reputation as a dual-threat nation, capable of ruling both the race courses and the freestyle parks.