Cochran-Siegle Earns Second Silver in Super-G
On a sunny day in Bormio, Italy, Team USA alpine athlete Ryan Cochran-Siegle earned his second career silver medal in the men’s super-G, racing in front of family and friends lining the course, including his Olympic champion mom. This marks his second medal four years later in the same event.
"I was really happy with my ski today," said Cochran-Siegle. "I felt like I went out there, skied with a lot of heart and just the focus that I've been doing consistently from top to bottom. It's a great place to do it, I feel like I really embraced the slope and the way the snow was and the course set. But the meaning? It hasn't set in. I did not expect this."
Bormio is known as one of the most challenging and technical tracks on the circuit, a venue well-suited to Cochran-Siegle’s strengths. Starting early with bib three, he took full advantage of the clean course conditions and attacked from the top. After a disappointing downhill earlier in the week, Cochran-Siegle was fired up and ready to push full gas.
From the opening turns Cochran-Siegle showed precise, smooth skiing, carrying strong speed through the gliding sections while staying composed on the technical features. His efficient line allowed him to maintain momentum all the way to the finish, where he initially landed in the lead and put pressure on the remaining contenders.
Cochran-Siegle was ultimately edged out by Swiss standout Franjo von Allmen, who claimed gold by just 0.13 seconds to become a three-time Olympic champion. Still, the silver medal marked a major moment for Cochran-Siegle, reinforcing his status as one of the world’s most consistent speed skiers on the sport’s biggest stage.
"I spent a lot of time in bed the last few days. Yesterday I got a little frustrated, I didn't feel I was where I wanted to be and just tried to do what I could do to give myself the opportunity today. I went through warm ups, kind of felt more like myself today and it just made me think about the skiing itself. And it took the pressure off me as well."
The result adds to an already impressive Olympic résumé for Cochran-Siegle and continues a strong showing for the U.S. men’s speed team in Bormio. With his trademark determination and ability to rise in high-pressure moments, Cochran-Siegle once again proved he belongs among the very best in alpine skiing.
Swiss phenom Franjo von Allmen took gold, while fellow Swiss skier Marco Odermatt rounded out the podium in bronze.
Teammates Sam Morse and Kyle Negomir also competed in the super-G, finishing 23rd and 26th, respectively. River Radamus did not finish the race but is OK.
“The track was super fun to ski,” said Morse. “Very happy for Ryan, to back up his silver today is impressive.”
The final men’s alpine events of the Games will be the giant slalom and slalom on February 14 and 15.
RESULTS
Men's super-G
