This is one of the striking images of the weekend in Wengen. Fabulous winner of Friday’s super-G, Franjo von Allmen radiates “his” Bernese audience with his smile. But not only that. In the evening, when he took part in the awards ceremony in front of a crowd entirely committed to his cause, the skier from Boltigen whispered a word in the ear of Federal Councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider before leading her into a dynamic dance, to the delight of the thousands of spectators present for the occasion, often drunk. “It was very nice that he agreed that I was there next to him,” the politician told SkiActu, over the moon at being able to share these precious moments. “I was very proud of him and I’m glad I didn’t bring him bad luck. »
If the image made the rounds on social networks Friday evening, the second place achieved by the Bernese on Saturday during the legendary descent of the Lauberhorn forced him to reproduce his gesture. Thus, after getting on the podium alongside the winner, the legend Marco Odermatt, Franjo von Allmen relaunched his famous dance to the tune of Sweet Caroline. And Elisabeth Baume Schneider obviously got into the game again. Third in the race, Miha Hrobat did not hesitate to spin the Jurassienne, while even the president of the FIS, the billionaire Johan Eliasch, even participated.
Swiss skiing is probably going through the most beautiful period in its history and once again, this kind of scene proves that the whole nation vibrates behind its champions. “With these podiums, these results, we cannot deny our pleasure,” added the federal councilor. “We are very proud of our athletes and their team spirit! They are beautiful people. » Let’s enjoy!
-Laurent Morel, Wengen
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