History rewritten! Franjo von Allmen claims his third Olympic gold in Milan, breaking a record that stood since 1956

An incredible achievement by the young Swiss star.

Details: Today at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, 24-year-old Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen clinched the gold medal in the super-G slalom.

This medal marks von Allmen's third at these Games, making him the first athlete in the 21st century to secure three gold medals at a single Olympics.

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Throughout history, he becomes only the third male athlete to achieve this remarkable feat. Previously, in 1956, Toni Sailer was the first to capture three golds at a single Olympics, and in 1968, Jean-Claude Killy matched that milestone.

We are witnessing history in the making!

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