The Milano Cortina Olympics are in full swing as the downhill skiing team event prepares for its slalom round, with live coverage provided by ETV2 and ERR's sports portal. Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni led the downhill with an impressive time, waiting to see how his teammate Alex Vinatzer performs in the slalom. Franzoni's performance set a competitive tone, as Swiss skiers also jostle for medals closely behind him, setting the stage for intense competition ahead.

In addition to Franzoni, Swiss athletes Alexis Monney, Marco Odermatt, and Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen are also vying for the podium, following closely and adding to the tension of the upcoming slalom event. They are complemented by their respective slalom partners, each bringing their strengths to the competition. Italian skier Dominik Paris also remains in contention, with Tommaso Sala set to follow in the slalom round, intensifying the focus on Italy's chances of winning.

The slalom event holds particular significance as it marks the debut of the team competition format in the Olympics. Current World Cup points leader Atle Lie McGrath from Norway faces a significant uphill battle after losing valuable time in the downhill event, which puts added pressure on him and his team. As the competition unfolds, the battle for Olympic gold intensifies, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability of winter sports on this grand stage.