Franzel and silver medalist Akito Watabe of Japan are also the respective leaders in the World Cup standings.
Olympics
U.S. women lose to Canada in hockey, 3-2
A controversial goal leads the way for Canada, which is coached by former Portland Pirates coach Kevin Dineen.
Frenzel of Germany wins Nordic combined
American Billy Demong finished in 24th place.
U.S. snowboarder injured minutes before halfpipe competition
Arielle Gold appeared to have been injured in training.
Jonathan Quick gets start in goal for USA Olympic opener
The American men take on Slovenia in hockey opener Thursday.
Olympic speed skating champion Kramer to skip event
Sven Kramer has already won one gold and wants to focus on the 10,000-meter event.
Rare golden tie in women’s Olympic downhill
Skiers from Slovenia and Switzerland finish the course with matching times to take the podium together.
Germany’s Vogt wins 1st gold medal in Olympic ski jumping
Carina Vogt of Germany takes home the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s ski jumping, a new event.
Biathlon pursuit victory goes Belarus’ Domracheva
After turning down the chance to carry her country’s flag she celebrated with it following the 10K event.