Alpine skiing-After Olympic sweep, Swiss Von Allmen shrugs off pressure ahead of new season
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DÜBENDORF, SWITZERLAND, Sept 30 : Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen said he has nothing to prove heading into his first season since his surprise triple-gold triumph at the Winter Olympics in February.
But the 25-year-old, known for his cool nerves, had to take a deep breath before fielding questions at a media event in Switzerland on Wednesday.
"I ski for myself, so I don't have to prove anything to anyone, nor do I have to live up to any expectations the public might have, do I?" Von Allmen said.
At his first Winter Olympics, Von Allmen won gold medals in men's downhill and super-G and the team combined race, beating Swiss favourite and teammate Marco Odermatt in the first two events.
After a summer break in his small hometown in Switzerland with plenty of motocross, the trained carpenter said not much had changed in his daily life, though being a public figure is something he was not entirely comfortable with yet.
Milano-Cortina still plays on his mind but Von Allmen said he was actively trying to concentrate on the new season, aiming at improving consistency in his technique.
When asked about reigning World Cup overall champion Odermatt's extra determination to beat him next season, Von Allmen had to consider his answer carefully.
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