Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured the first gold medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games on Saturday, while injured skier Lindsey Vonn prepared for her final Olympic race despite a severe knee injury. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his upcoming attendance at the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," and Super Bowl officials warned fans to leave their drones at home.
Von Allmen's victory came in the men's downhill race, where he completed the challenging course in 1 minute, 51.61 seconds, according to CBS News. The race took place in Bormio, Italy, on a "picture-perfect day." 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 men's downhill was Kyle Negomir, who finished 10th.
Despite rupturing her left ACL in a World Cup race a week prior, Lindsey Vonn took to the slopes for a final training run ahead of Sunday's downhill race. The 41-year-old Alpine ski great crashed in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, but remained determined to compete. "My ACL was fully functioning until last Friday," Vonn stated in a social media response. "Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible. And yes, my ACL is 100 ruptured. Not 80 or 50. It's 100 gone," she added, according to CBS News. Saturday's run was the second official downhill training before Vonn's first competitive Olympic event.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán revealed he would be traveling to Washington "in two weeks" to attend the first meeting of President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," as reported by CBS News. The board, initially intended to oversee Gaza's rebuilding, appears to have a broader scope, potentially aiming to rival the United Nations. Orbán, a close ally of Trump in the European Union, attended the launch of the initiative last month in Davos. "Two weeks from now we will meet again in Washington, because the Board of Peace, the peace body, will have an inaugural meeting," he said at a campaign event.
As fans prepared to watch the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, officials warned them to refrain from bringing drones. Authorities in Santa Clara, the location of the big game, stated they were prepared to shoot down any drones, according to CBS News. The police chief emphasized the risks, whether from a malfunctioning drone or a deliberate act.
In other news from the Winter Olympics, Eileen Gu, known for her modeling career, showcased a personalized ski suit during the women's slopestyle qualifications. "Oh my gosh, I've been waiting for this moment, fit check!" she exclaimed, according to CBS News, before detailing her outfit inspired by her Chinese heritage.
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