‘Carpenter Skier’ Franjo von Almen, Swiss Hero, Wins Three Golds on First Olympic Stage
Swiss skier Franjo von Almen, known as the 'Carpenter Skier,' won three gold medals at his first Olympic appearance.
With hands that once held a hammer, sculptor Franjo von Almen carved the snowy mountain... Milan's first gold medal glory
Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Almen won the first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the men's downhill event.