Alpine skiing has been a staple of the Winter Games for decades, drawing global attention for its combination of athleticism ...

Downhill is considered a speed event. It features the longest course, the fastest speeds and the fewest turns. Each athlete gets one run down the mountain, with the gold medal going to the athlete ...

In its simplest terms, alpine skiing is the type of skiing you'd probably describe if you were to try to tell a Martian about the sport. Technically, alpine skiing is just skiing downhill with your ...