Von Allmen beats Odermatt in Kvitfjell, keeps title race alive

In a thrilling race in Kvitfjell, Norway, Franjo von Allmen edged out Marco Odermatt to keep the downhill World Cup title race alive, preventing Odermatt from clinching his second consecutive downhill globe. Odermatt, who finished second, needed to place ahead of von Allmen to secure the title, but he remains in a strong position overall with a significant lead in the standings. Von Allmen's victory, coupled with Odermatt's second-place finish, tightened the competition, with just 83 points separating them ahead of the final races in Sun Valley, Idaho. The Swiss team continues to dominate, having claimed 17 of the 24 downhill podium spots this season. Despite the rivalry, both athletes expressed mutual respect, emphasizing their friendship off the slopes. As the season approaches its conclusion, Odermatt is also poised to win titles in super-G and giant slalom, solidifying his status as one of the sport's top competitors.