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Bormio was at the heart of the XXV Olympic Winter Games
Bormio played a starring role in the XXV Olympic Winter Games, welcoming athletes from over 90 nations and bringing the purest energy of sport to the heart of the Alps.
A new page in Olympic history was written on the legendary Stelvio slope, one of the most fascinating and technical in the world. Day after day, amid medals, waving flags and crowded squares, Bormio experienced an extraordinary event capable of uniting communities, fans and athletes in a single great emotion.
From the Opening Ceremony in Milan to the Closing Ceremony in Verona, the Olympic spirit swept across the region, leaving a legacy of enthusiasm, international visibility and shared pride.
The Stelvio slope
An icon of speed and precision, the Stelvio slope confirmed its place among the great protagonists of world skiing.
With its 3,186 metres in length and 987 metres of vertical drop, it hosted the men’s Olympic alpine skiing competitions as well as the historic debut of ski mountaineering. Legendary passages such as the San Pietro jump became the stage for unforgettable performances, once again establishing Bormio as one of the capitals of speed
The Stelvio was not just a racecourse: it became the scene of excitement, challenges to the hundredth of a second and moments destined to remain in the collective memory.
Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing, a discipline that has been synonymous with the Winter Games since 1936, has found a setting on the Stelvio slope that lives up to its history.
The men’s competitions delivered unforgettable moments: Italy’s double podium in the downhill, the intensity of the battles in Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom, and an extraordinary turnout of spectators lining the entire course.
Each competition attracted over 7,000 spectators, transforming the Stelvio into a natural arena capable of combining cheering, adrenaline and sporting passion in a unique atmosphere.
Each day of competition put Bormio at the centre of the international stage, where talent, courage and technique came together under the gaze of the world.
Ski Mountaineering made history in Bormio
Ski mountaineering wrote history in Bormio.
An Olympic discipline for the first time, skimo made its official debut on the Stelvio slope, entering the Winter Games programme and opening a new era for the sport.
The sprint finals and the mixed relay delivered rhythm, strategy and pure spectacle, in an atmosphere of remarkable participation: between 4,000 and 5,000 spectators watched each race live, confirming the growing enthusiasm for this discipline.
A new chapter in the history of the Games began on the snow of the Stelvio slope: in Bormio, ski mountaineering began its Olympic journey in front of the whole world.
The Torch Relay: where it all began
On 31 January, Bormio welcomed the Olympic Flame of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games in a day filled with symbolism and meaning.
The relay started at the Stelvio Ski Center, where young athletes carried the Flame on ski mountaineering skis along the Olympic course, before handing it over to other young skiers who brought it down to the finish area on downhill skis. A powerful gesture symbolically uniting the two disciplines featured in Bormio’s Games: alpine skiing and the historic debut of ski mountaineering.
At the foot of the iconic Stelvio slope, accompanied by 34 torchbearers, the Flame crossed the Ponte di Combo and reached Piazza Cavour, where the Olympic cauldron was lit amid applause and emotion, before continuing along Via Roma towards Valdisotto, surrounded by natural scenery of extraordinary beauty.
It was the moment that officially ignited the anticipation. From then on, Bormio began to experience its Olympics.
Italy’s double podium in the queen of disciplines
The downhill, the ultimate discipline in alpine skiing, immediately ignited Italian enthusiasm.
On the Stelvio slope, Italy opened its Games with a memorable double podium: Giovanni Franzoni claimed silver, just 0.20 seconds from gold, while Dominik Paris secured bronze on the very slope that has marked his career more than any other.
It was a day charged with tension and pride, with spectators on their feet along the course and the echo of the Swiss anthem sealing Franjo Von Allmen’s victory. A powerful and symbolic beginning that set the tone for Bormio’s entire Olympic journey.
The medal that made history: Brazil’s first gold
Among the images destined to remain in the collective memory there is that of Luca Pinheiro Braathen.
On the Stelvio, he delivered one of the most significant performances of the entire Games: he became the first Brazilian ever to win a medal at the Winter Olympics, claiming gold in the giant slalom. A historic achievement, built on two extraordinary runs and a clear victory over top-level opponents.
It was more than a gold medal. It was a moment that expanded the boundaries of winter sports, proving that the Alps could be the stage for stories capable of crossing oceans.
Fragility was part of the Games too
One of the most powerful images of Bormio 2026 is that of Atle Lie McGrath.
The Norwegian talent was leading the slalom after the first run on the Stelvio. Gold seemed within reach. Then, in the second run, a single mistake ended the dream. In just a few seconds years of preparation and pressure turned into silence. McGrath left the track and entered the woods at the edge of the course, seeking distance from cameras and noise.
In the days that followed, he shared words that resonated far beyond skiing: athletes do not compete only to win, but to feel something real. He spoke of pain and pride, anger and joy, describing what he experienced as a “beautiful sadness” — the kind that comes when something truly matters.
In Bormio the world witnessed not only medals and records, but also the most human side of sport: vulnerability, pressure, and the strength to rise again. And perhaps that, too, is what makes the Games unforgettable.
House of Switzerland: eight medals celebrated in Bormio
If the Stelvio was the stage of achievement, the historic center became the beating heart of celebration.
The House of Switzerland, set up in the heart of Bormio, turned into a gathering place for fans and visitors: giant screens, waving flags, shared emotions and collective cheers. Every Swiss medal was celebrated with enthusiasm, transforming the town’s streets into a natural extension of the racecourse.
The Swiss men’s alpine team delivered record-breaking results, winning eight of the fifteen medals awarded on the Stelvio. Franjo Von Allmen dominated in downhill and Super-G, while Loïc Meillard claimed gold in slalom. Switzerland also shone in ski mountaineering, securing gold in the women’s sprint with Marianne Fatton and silver in the mixed event.
Bormio truly lived an international Olympic celebration, where different flags and languages united in one shared spirit.
An Olympic Games lived every day
The Olympic Games in Bormio did not stop at the finish line.
Each day, Piazza Cavour was transformed into a vibrant open-air Live Site, welcoming fans and visitors who gathered to follow the races on the big screen, sharing applause, suspense and emotions suspended until the very last hundredth of a second.
The square was filled with flags, chants and live music every day, becoming the beating heart of the celebration. The athletes' celebrations alternated with concerts, meetings and entertainment, in an atmosphere that brought together sport and community.
Alongside the Olympic energy, there was also room for the most authentic traditions of the area: the Carneval dei Mat, with its irony and popular spirit, and the Palio delle Contrade, which brought Bormio's historical identity back to life.
It was an Olympics experienced day after day, on and off the slopes, where every corner of the town shared in the same great excitement.
Bormio Media Lounge: telling the story beyond the competition
During the 2026 Olympics, Bormio was not only the venue for competitions: it became a place for meeting and storytelling.
The Bormio Media Lounge opened its doors to journalists, photographers, videomakers and storytellers from around the world, offering a space for dialogue and discussion to showcase the destination beyond the slopes. A privileged access point made up of interviews, experiences, events and relationships built day after day.
In just a few weeks, the Lounge welcomed 125 Italian journalists representing 56 publications and 100 international media outlets representing 40 foreign publications, as well as athletes, former athletes, operators and representatives of institutions. Sixteen events animated the space, transforming it into a true international hub of ideas and connections.
The official press review will be available soon.
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