Giovanni Franzoni (ITA), who earned silver in the Olympic downhill on Saturday, posted the fastest time in the downhill portion of the team combined race on Monday in Bormio (1:51.80). The performance gives his partner Alex Vinatzer (ITA) a significant advantage heading into the slalom that takes place later this morning.
Debuting at the Milan Cortina Games, the team combined pairs a country’s top downhill skier with a top slalom skier. Each athlete throws down a run in their respective discipline, and the squad with the fastest cumulative time is declared the winner.
Countries may start multiple duos based on the depth of their Olympic rosters. Italy, Switzerland and Austria have four pairs skiing in Bormio, while the U.S. has one.
The team combined was first staged in major competition at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Switzerland swept the podium there, with 2026 downhill Olympic gold medalist Franjo von Allmen and his teammate Loic Meillard securing the victory.
Behind Franzoni, Swiss stars Alexis Monney (+0.17), Marco Odermatt (+0.28) and von Allmen (+0.42) recorded the second, third and fourth quickest times, respectively, on Monday.
American Kyle Negomir, who placed 10th in the men’s Olympic downhill — earning him the Team USA slot in the team combined — finished 16th (out of 21 racers). River Radamus (USA) will tag in for the slalom run.
Italy’s own Florian Schieder lost his footing (and a ski) on the “Turbo Road” sector of the Stelvio and went down. The speed skier skidded a couple of 100 yards down the mountain, but was able to stand and ski off on his own power — albeit on a single ski and with ripped pants (resulting from the friction of the skid). He appeared unhurt.
The slalom stage begins at 8 a.m. ET Monday morning and streams live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com. After its conclusion, the third Alpine skiing medal of the 2026 Winter Games will be awarded.