Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games on Saturday, while authorities investigated a new message related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The Games also saw American athletes speaking out about the political climate back home, and freestyle skier Eileen Gu showcased a personalized ski suit.
Von Allmen secured the gold in the men's downhill race in Bormio, Italy, with a time of 1 minute, 51.61 seconds, according to CBS News. Italy's Giovanni Franzoni took silver, finishing 0.2 seconds behind von Allmen, and Dominik Paris, also of Italy, earned bronze. The highest-ranked American in the race was Kyle Negomir, who finished 10th.
Meanwhile, authorities were actively investigating a new message concerning the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI both released statements on social media, indicating their awareness of the message, according to CBS News. Investigators were conducting follow-up at Guthrie's home and surrounding areas, and a car was towed from the property. The nature of the message remained unclear.
As the Winter Olympics began, some Team USA athletes shared their thoughts on representing the United States amidst a tumultuous political climate. Freestyle skier Chris Lillis expressed his feelings, stating, "I love the USA, and I think I would never want to represent a different country in the Olympics. With that being said, you know, a lot of times athletes are hesitant to talk about political views and how we feel about things. I feel heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," according to CBS News.
In the women's slopestyle qualifications, Eileen Gu, representing China, qualified for the final while sporting a ski suit full of details inspired by her Chinese heritage and personal quirks. "Oh my gosh, I've been waiting for this moment, fit check!" Gu said, according to CBS News, before detailing her outfit.
In other news, Becca Valle shared her survival journey after migraines led to a glioblastoma diagnosis. Valle, who was experiencing low stress levels and had recently completed a marathon, began experiencing debilitating headaches in September 2021. After a scan revealed blood in her brain, doctors performed an exploratory craniotomy.
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