In Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the men's World Cup downhill took place just before the upcoming Olympics. On February 3, 2026, Franjo von Allmen, reigning world champion, claimed victory, marking his second downhill win of the season and fourth overall. He finished 0.65 seconds ahead of Italy's Dominik Paris, a noted Bormio specialist. The race was crucial for the skiers ahead of the Olympic events starting soon, with von Allmen expressing optimism about his performance. The event occurred under ideal racing conditions. American skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle took third place, demonstrating competitive spirit as the only non-European in the top rankings.