Ryan Cochran-Siegle Claims Back-to-Back Olympic Super-G Silver as von Allmen Makes History

American alpine skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle secured his second consecutive Olympic super-G silver medal on Wednesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen. Von Allmen clocked a time of 1 minute, 25.32 seconds along the challenging Stelvio course to claim his third gold medal of these Games, joining an exclusive club of alpine skiing legends who have won three events at a single Winter Olympics.

Cochran-Siegle's silver medal performance mirrored his achievement at the 2022 Beijing Games, where he also claimed silver in the super-G. The Vermont native displayed exceptional technical skill and composure on the demanding Stelvio piste, crossing the finish line in 1:25.45. His performance was made even more special by the presence of his mother Barbara Cochran, who won gold in slalom at the 1972 Sapporo Games exactly 54 years to the day before her son's silver medal run in Bormio.

Von Allmen's victory marked a historic achievement for the Swiss skier, as he became only the third men's alpine ski racer to win three events at one Winter Olympics. The other two are legends of the sport: Jean-Claude Killy of France, who accomplished the feat at the 1968 Grenoble Games, and Austrian Anton "Toni" Sailer, who won three at the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Von Allmen had previously won gold in the downhill and another alpine event earlier in these Games.

Swiss favorite Marco Odermatt, the 2025 world champion and pre-race favorite, had to settle for bronze despite his dominant form heading into the Olympics. Cochran-Siegle's ability to finish ahead of Odermatt underscored the quality of his performance on a course that demands both precision and courage. The American has now established himself as one of the most consistent super-G specialists in the world, with back-to-back Olympic medals proving his ability to perform on the biggest stage.

The super-G event featured a packed field of contenders on the legendary Stelvio course, known for its steep gradient and technical challenges. Cochran-Siegle navigated the course with the combination of speed and technical excellence that has become his trademark, maintaining his composure despite the pressure of competing against the world's best on Olympic skiing's most prestigious stage. His silver medal adds to Team USA's growing medal count at Milano Cortina 2026 and continues the Cochran family's remarkable Olympic legacy spanning more than five decades.