Alpine Skiing

Alpine skiing was added to the program in 1936.  The Olympic alpine skiing program includes five events: downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and super combined.  Skiers race downhill with massive speed, up to 75 m.p.h..  In the slalom events, racers must navigate past each gates on the course.  A missed gate means disqualification.  Medals are awarded to the three fastest racers in each event.