In the first training session for the downhill event in Bormio, Cyprien Sarrazin secured a significant lead, outperforming competitors by over a second. Despite a slow start to the season with disappointing results in previous races, Sarrazin’s performance marks a promising turnaround. Italian skier Mattia Casse followed in second place, and Switzerland’s Alexis Monney placed third. World Cup leader Marco Odermatt did not take high risks and finished in 23rd place with over three seconds behind the top time.